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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,326.96, 1,990.98 and 711.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,326.96, 1,990.98 and 711.36 is: 1,067.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,326.96 : 1,990.98 = 711.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,326.96/1,990.98 = 711.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,326.96x = 1,990.98 × 711.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,326.96x = 1,416,303.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,303.53/1,326.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.33

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