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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.08, 1,401.54 and 706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.08, 1,401.54 and 706.04 is: 972.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.08 : 1,401.54 = 706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.08/1,401.54 = 706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.08x = 1,401.54 × 706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.08x = 989,543.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,543.30/1,017.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.93

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