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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.47, 1,980.07 and 703.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.47, 1,980.07 and 703.62 is: 1,055.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.47 : 1,980.07 = 703.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.47/1,980.07 = 703.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.47x = 1,980.07 × 703.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.47x = 1,393,215.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,215.09/1,319.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.89

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