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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.52, 1,423.84 and 701.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.52, 1,423.84 and 701.04 is: 967.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.52 : 1,423.84 = 701.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.52/1,423.84 = 701.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.52x = 1,423.84 × 701.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.52x = 998,168.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,168.79/1,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 967.67

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