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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.86, 2,053.17 and 710.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.86, 2,053.17 and 710.73 is: 1,066.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.86 : 2,053.17 = 710.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.86/2,053.17 = 710.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.86x = 2,053.17 × 710.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.86x = 1,459,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,249.51/1,368.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.04

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