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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,016.08, 1,400.16 and 705.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,016.08, 1,400.16 and 705.04 is: 971.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,016.08 : 1,400.16 = 705.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,016.08/1,400.16 = 705.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,016.08x = 1,400.16 × 705.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,016.08x = 987,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,168.81/1,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.55

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