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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.70, 1,988.14 and 708.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.70, 1,988.14 and 708.84 is: 1,063.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.70 : 1,988.14 = 708.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.70/1,988.14 = 708.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.70x = 1,988.14 × 708.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.70x = 1,409,273.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,273.16/1,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.84

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