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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.90, 1,977.78 and 703.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.90, 1,977.78 and 703.44 is: 1,054.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.90 : 1,977.78 = 703.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.90/1,977.78 = 703.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.90x = 1,977.78 × 703.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.90x = 1,391,249.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,249.56/1,319.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.06

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