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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.64, 2,026.53 and 704.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.64, 2,026.53 and 704.10 is: 1,054.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.64 : 2,026.53 = 704.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.64/2,026.53 = 704.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.64x = 2,026.53 × 704.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.64x = 1,426,879.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,879.77/1,352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.89

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