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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.36, 1,991.37 and 711.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.36, 1,991.37 and 711.50 is: 1,066.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.36 : 1,991.37 = 711.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.36/1,991.37 = 711.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.36x = 1,991.37 × 711.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.36x = 1,416,859.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,859.76/1,328.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.62

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