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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.48, 2,039.28 and 709.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.48, 2,039.28 and 709.78 is: 1,063.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.48 : 2,039.28 = 709.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.48/2,039.28 = 709.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.48x = 2,039.28 × 709.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.48x = 1,447,440.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,440.16/1,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.92

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