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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.58, 2,054.39 and 711.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.58, 2,054.39 and 711.79 is: 1,066.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.58 : 2,054.39 = 711.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.58/2,054.39 = 711.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.58x = 2,054.39 × 711.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.58x = 1,462,294.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,294.26/1,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.92

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