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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.57, 2,029.46 and 703.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.57, 2,029.46 and 703.76 is: 1,055.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.57 : 2,029.46 = 703.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.57/2,029.46 = 703.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.57x = 2,029.46 × 703.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.57x = 1,428,239.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,239.10/1,352.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.95

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