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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.78, 1,935.36 and 714.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.78, 1,935.36 and 714.06 is: 1,070.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.78 : 1,935.36 = 714.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.78/1,935.36 = 714.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.78x = 1,935.36 × 714.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.78x = 1,381,963.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,963.16/1,290.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.64

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