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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.65, 2,036.76 and 709.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.65, 2,036.76 and 709.84 is: 1,064.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.65 : 2,036.76 = 709.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.65/2,036.76 = 709.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.65x = 2,036.76 × 709.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.65x = 1,445,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445,773.72/1,358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.13

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