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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.59, 1,431.14 and 705.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.59, 1,431.14 and 705.44 is: 973.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.59 : 1,431.14 = 705.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.59/1,431.14 = 705.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.59x = 1,431.14 × 705.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.59x = 1,009,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,583.40/1,037.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.01

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