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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.93, 1,542.47 and 704.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.93, 1,542.47 and 704.31 is: 1,054.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.93 : 1,542.47 = 704.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.93/1,542.47 = 704.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.93x = 1,542.47 × 704.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.93x = 1,086,373.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,373.52/1,029.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.80

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