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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.35, 2,074.02 and 714.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.35, 2,074.02 and 714.59 is: 1,071.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.35 : 2,074.02 = 714.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.35/2,074.02 = 714.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.35x = 2,074.02 × 714.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.35x = 1,482,072.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,072.70/1,383.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.37

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