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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.16, 1,547.55 and 706.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.16, 1,547.55 and 706.89 is: 1,060.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.16 : 1,547.55 = 706.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.16/1,547.55 = 706.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.16x = 1,547.55 × 706.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.16x = 1,093,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,947.62/1,031.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.89

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