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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.89, 2,037.12 and 708.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.89, 2,037.12 and 708.45 is: 1,062.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.89 : 2,037.12 = 708.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.89/2,037.12 = 708.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.89x = 2,037.12 × 708.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.89x = 1,443,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,197.66/1,357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.82

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