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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,017.92, 1,404.48 and 703.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,017.92, 1,404.48 and 703.46 is: 970.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,017.92 : 1,404.48 = 703.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,017.92/1,404.48 = 703.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,017.92x = 1,404.48 × 703.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,017.92x = 987,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,995.50/1,017.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.60

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