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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.65, 2,036.76 and 708.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.65, 2,036.76 and 708.21 is: 1,062.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.65 : 2,036.76 = 708.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.65/2,036.76 = 708.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.65x = 2,036.76 × 708.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.65x = 1,442,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442,453.80/1,357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.46

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