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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.37, 1,427.42 and 704.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.37, 1,427.42 and 704.11 is: 970.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.37 : 1,427.42 = 704.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.37/1,427.42 = 704.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.37x = 1,427.42 × 704.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.37x = 1,005,060.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,060.70/1,035.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.73

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