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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.67, 1,425.92 and 703.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.67, 1,425.92 and 703.11 is: 968.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.67 : 1,425.92 = 703.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.67/1,425.92 = 703.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.67x = 1,425.92 × 703.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.67x = 1,002,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,578.61/1,034.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.98

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