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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.94, 2,039.01 and 711.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.94, 2,039.01 and 711.13 is: 1,066.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.94 : 2,039.01 = 711.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.94/2,039.01 = 711.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.94x = 2,039.01 × 711.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.94x = 1,450,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,001.18/1,359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.22

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