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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.32, 1,936.35 and 705.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.32, 1,936.35 and 705.27 is: 1,058.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.32 : 1,936.35 = 705.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.32/1,936.35 = 705.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.32x = 1,936.35 × 705.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.32x = 1,365,649.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,649.56/1,290.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.38

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