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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.96, 1,541.10 and 703.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.96, 1,541.10 and 703.96 is: 1,055.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.96 : 1,541.10 = 703.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.96/1,541.10 = 703.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.96x = 1,541.10 × 703.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.96x = 1,084,872.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,872.76/1,027.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.36

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