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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.42, 1,984.22 and 704.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.42, 1,984.22 and 704.56 is: 1,058.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.42 : 1,984.22 = 704.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.42/1,984.22 = 704.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.42x = 1,984.22 × 704.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.42x = 1,398,002.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,002.04/1,320.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.76

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