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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.96, 1,430.76 and 706.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.96, 1,430.76 and 706.48 is: 974.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.96 : 1,430.76 = 706.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.96/1,430.76 = 706.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.96x = 1,430.76 × 706.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.96x = 1,010,803.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,803.32/1,036.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.78

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