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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.53, 2,038.07 and 710.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.53, 2,038.07 and 710.72 is: 1,065.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.53 : 2,038.07 = 710.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.53/2,038.07 = 710.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.53x = 2,038.07 × 710.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.53x = 1,448,497.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,497.11/1,359.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.44

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