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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.84, 1,551.45 and 704.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.84, 1,551.45 and 704.90 is: 1,056.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.84 : 1,551.45 = 704.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.84/1,551.45 = 704.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.84x = 1,551.45 × 704.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.84x = 1,093,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,617.11/1,034.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.80

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