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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.32, 2,039.85 and 710.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.32, 2,039.85 and 710.51 is: 1,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.32 : 2,039.85 = 710.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.32/2,039.85 = 710.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.32x = 2,039.85 × 710.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.32x = 1,449,323.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,323.62/1,359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.22

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