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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.20, 1,538.70 and 704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.20, 1,538.70 and 704.20 is: 1,053.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.20 : 1,538.70 = 704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.20/1,538.70 = 704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.20x = 1,538.70 × 704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.20x = 1,083,552.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,552.54/1,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.83

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