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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.75, 1,404.50 and 707.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.75, 1,404.50 and 707.43 is: 976.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.75 : 1,404.50 = 707.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.75/1,404.50 = 707.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.75x = 1,404.50 × 707.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.75x = 993,581.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,581.90/1,017.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.25

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