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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.26, 2,036.76 and 708.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.26, 2,036.76 and 708.82 is: 1,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.26 : 2,036.76 = 708.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.26/2,036.76 = 708.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.26x = 2,036.76 × 708.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.26x = 1,443,696.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,696.22/1,358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.90

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