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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.44, 1,582.61 and 708.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.44, 1,582.61 and 708.82 is: 1,061.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.44 : 1,582.61 = 708.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.44/1,582.61 = 708.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.44x = 1,582.61 × 708.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.44x = 1,121,778.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,778.12/1,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.84

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