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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.76, 1,516.06 and 704.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.76, 1,516.06 and 704.22 is: 1,055.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.76 : 1,516.06 = 704.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.76/1,516.06 = 704.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.76x = 1,516.06 × 704.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.76x = 1,067,639.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,639.77/1,011.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.23

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