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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.52, 1,993.20 and 712.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.52, 1,993.20 and 712.20 is: 1,068.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.52 : 1,993.20 = 712.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.52/1,993.20 = 712.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.52x = 1,993.20 × 712.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.52x = 1,419,557.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,557.04/1,328.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.53

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