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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.38, 1,985.79 and 709.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.38, 1,985.79 and 709.38 is: 1,062.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.38 : 1,985.79 = 709.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.38/1,985.79 = 709.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.38x = 1,985.79 × 709.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.38x = 1,408,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,679.71/1,325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.85

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