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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.51, 1,458.57 and 702.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.51, 1,458.57 and 702.91 is: 970.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.51 : 1,458.57 = 702.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.51/1,458.57 = 702.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.51x = 1,458.57 × 702.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.51x = 1,025,247.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,247.90/1,056.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.41

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