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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.79, 2,105.68 and 709.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.79, 2,105.68 and 709.50 is: 1,064.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.79 : 2,105.68 = 709.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.79/2,105.68 = 709.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.79x = 2,105.68 × 709.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.79x = 1,493,981.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,981.49/1,403.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.25

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