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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.38, 2,039.34 and 710.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.38, 2,039.34 and 710.75 is: 1,064.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.38 : 2,039.34 = 710.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.38/2,039.34 = 710.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.38x = 2,039.34 × 710.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.38x = 1,449,460.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,460.91/1,361.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.70

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