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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.33, 1,989.02 and 709.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.33, 1,989.02 and 709.55 is: 1,064.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.33 : 1,989.02 = 709.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.33/1,989.02 = 709.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.33x = 1,989.02 × 709.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.33x = 1,411,304.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411,304.44/1,325.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.87

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