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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.06, 1,578.21 and 704.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.06, 1,578.21 and 704.70 is: 1,059.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.06 : 1,578.21 = 704.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.06/1,578.21 = 704.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.06x = 1,578.21 × 704.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.06x = 1,112,164.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,164.59/1,050.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.14

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