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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,015.77, 1,524.13 and 703.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,015.77, 1,524.13 and 703.90 is: 1,056.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,015.77 : 1,524.13 = 703.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,015.77/1,524.13 = 703.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,015.77x = 1,524.13 × 703.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,015.77x = 1,072,831.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,831.71/1,015.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.18

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