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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.35, 1,932.85 and 703.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.35, 1,932.85 and 703.99 is: 1,055.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.35 : 1,932.85 = 703.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.35/1,932.85 = 703.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.35x = 1,932.85 × 703.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.35x = 1,360,707.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,707.07/1,289.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.34

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