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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.86, 2,027.43 and 704.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.86, 2,027.43 and 704.05 is: 1,055.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.86 : 2,027.43 = 704.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.86/2,027.43 = 704.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.86x = 2,027.43 × 704.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.86x = 1,427,412.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,412.09/1,352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.11

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