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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.88, 2,037.12 and 700.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.88, 2,037.12 and 700.08 is: 1,049.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.88 : 2,037.12 = 700.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.88/2,037.12 = 700.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.88x = 2,037.12 × 700.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.88x = 1,426,146.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,146.97/1,358.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.50

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