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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.88, 1,991.04 and 712.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.88, 1,991.04 and 712.88 is: 1,068.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.88 : 1,991.04 = 712.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.88/1,991.04 = 712.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.88x = 1,991.04 × 712.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.88x = 1,419,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,362.64/1,328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.09

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