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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.44, 1,543.08 and 704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.44, 1,543.08 and 704.72 is: 1,056.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.44 : 1,543.08 = 704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.44/1,543.08 = 704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.44x = 1,543.08 × 704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.44x = 1,087,439.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,439.34/1,029.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.34

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