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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.86, 1,995.42 and 714.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.86, 1,995.42 and 714.08 is: 1,071.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.86 : 1,995.42 = 714.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.86/1,995.42 = 714.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.86x = 1,995.42 × 714.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.86x = 1,424,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,889.51/1,329.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.46

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