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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.52, 1,988.70 and 709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.52, 1,988.70 and 709.20 is: 1,064.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.52 : 1,988.70 = 709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.52/1,988.70 = 709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.52x = 1,988.70 × 709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.52x = 1,410,386.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,410,386.04/1,325.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.02

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