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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.04, 1,982.73 and 705.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.04, 1,982.73 and 705.26 is: 1,058.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.04 : 1,982.73 = 705.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.04/1,982.73 = 705.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.04x = 1,982.73 × 705.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.04x = 1,398,340.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,398,340.16/1,321.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.51

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