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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.90, 1,993.98 and 711.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.90, 1,993.98 and 711.06 is: 1,068.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.90 : 1,993.98 = 711.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.90/1,993.98 = 711.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.90x = 1,993.98 × 711.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.90x = 1,417,839.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,839.42/1,326.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.54

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