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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.87, 1,979.81 and 703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.87, 1,979.81 and 703.44 is: 1,055.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.87 : 1,979.81 = 703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.87/1,979.81 = 703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.87x = 1,979.81 × 703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.87x = 1,392,664.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,664.13/1,319.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.16

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