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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.02, 1,430.19 and 704.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.02, 1,430.19 and 704.46 is: 972.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.02 : 1,430.19 = 704.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.02/1,430.19 = 704.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.02x = 1,430.19 × 704.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.02x = 1,007,511.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,511.65/1,036.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.48

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