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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.14, 2,032.74 and 706.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.14, 2,032.74 and 706.94 is: 1,059.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.14 : 2,032.74 = 706.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.14/2,032.74 = 706.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.14x = 2,032.74 × 706.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.14x = 1,437,025.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,437,025.22/1,356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.64

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