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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.53, 2,038.91 and 709.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.53, 2,038.91 and 709.97 is: 1,063.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.53 : 2,038.91 = 709.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.53/2,038.91 = 709.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.53x = 2,038.91 × 709.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.53x = 1,447,551.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447,551.19/1,360.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.96

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