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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.76, 1,991.04 and 710.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.76, 1,991.04 and 710.74 is: 1,066.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.76 : 1,991.04 = 710.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.76/1,991.04 = 710.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.76x = 1,991.04 × 710.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.76x = 1,415,111.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,111.77/1,326.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.59

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