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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.72, 1,403.64 and 706.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.72, 1,403.64 and 706.68 is: 974.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.72 : 1,403.64 = 706.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.72/1,403.64 = 706.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.72x = 1,403.64 × 706.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.72x = 991,924.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,924.32/1,017.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.65

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