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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.43, 1,541.71 and 703.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.43, 1,541.71 and 703.81 is: 1,054.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.43 : 1,541.71 = 703.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.43/1,541.71 = 703.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.43x = 1,541.71 × 703.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.43x = 1,085,070.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,070.92/1,029.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.05

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