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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.78, 1,459.26 and 707.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.78, 1,459.26 and 707.67 is: 977.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.78 : 1,459.26 = 707.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.78/1,459.26 = 707.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.78x = 1,459.26 × 707.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.78x = 1,032,674.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,674.52/1,056.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.19

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