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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.38, 1,989.88 and 709.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.38, 1,989.88 and 709.76 is: 1,064.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.38 : 1,989.88 = 709.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.38/1,989.88 = 709.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.38x = 1,989.88 × 709.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.38x = 1,412,337.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,337.23/1,326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.81

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