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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.83, 1,432.44 and 707.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.83, 1,432.44 and 707.05 is: 975.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.83 : 1,432.44 = 707.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.83/1,432.44 = 707.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.83x = 1,432.44 × 707.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.83x = 1,012,806.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,806.70/1,037.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.89

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