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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,030.04, 1,542.36 and 706.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,030.04, 1,542.36 and 706.04 is: 1,057.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,030.04 : 1,542.36 = 706.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,030.04/1,542.36 = 706.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,030.04x = 1,542.36 × 706.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,030.04x = 1,088,967.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,967.85/1,030.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.21

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