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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.73, 2,038.08 and 710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.73, 2,038.08 and 710.73 is: 1,066.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.73 : 2,038.08 = 710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.73/2,038.08 = 710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.73x = 2,038.08 × 710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.73x = 1,448,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,524.60/1,358.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.09

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