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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.77, 2,036.00 and 709.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.77, 2,036.00 and 709.13 is: 1,061.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.77 : 2,036.00 = 709.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.77/2,036.00 = 709.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.77x = 2,036.00 × 709.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.77x = 1,443,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,785.13/1,359.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.79

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