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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.60, 2,029.08 and 703.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.60, 2,029.08 and 703.36 is: 1,053.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.60 : 2,029.08 = 703.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.60/2,029.08 = 703.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.60x = 2,029.08 × 703.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.60x = 1,427,173.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,427,173.71/1,354.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.58

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