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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.97, 1,406.97 and 704.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.97, 1,406.97 and 704.75 is: 972.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.97 : 1,406.97 = 704.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.97/1,406.97 = 704.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.97x = 1,406.97 × 704.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.97x = 991,555.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,555.07/1,019.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.14

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