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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.59, 2,037.47 and 708.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.59, 2,037.47 and 708.97 is: 1,063.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.59 : 2,037.47 = 708.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.59/2,037.47 = 708.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.59x = 2,037.47 × 708.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.59x = 1,444,501.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,501.78/1,358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.24

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