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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.44, 1,516.28 and 703.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.44, 1,516.28 and 703.88 is: 1,055.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.44 : 1,516.28 = 703.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.44/1,516.28 = 703.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.44x = 1,516.28 × 703.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.44x = 1,067,279.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,279.17/1,011.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.21

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