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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.58, 2,052.89 and 710.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.58, 2,052.89 and 710.79 is: 1,065.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.58 : 2,052.89 = 710.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.58/2,052.89 = 710.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.58x = 2,052.89 × 710.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.58x = 1,459,173.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,173.68/1,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.42

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