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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.43, 1,426.73 and 703.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.43, 1,426.73 and 703.28 is: 969.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.43 : 1,426.73 = 703.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.43/1,426.73 = 703.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.43x = 1,426.73 × 703.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.43x = 1,003,390.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,390.67/1,035.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.06

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