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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.90, 2,035.05 and 708.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.90, 2,035.05 and 708.46 is: 1,061.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.90 : 2,035.05 = 708.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.90/2,035.05 = 708.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.90x = 2,035.05 × 708.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.90x = 1,441,751.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,751.52/1,357.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.75

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