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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.70, 1,978.36 and 703.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.70, 1,978.36 and 703.84 is: 1,055.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.70 : 1,978.36 = 703.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.70/1,978.36 = 703.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.70x = 1,978.36 × 703.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.70x = 1,392,448.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,448.90/1,319.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.13

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