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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.16, 1,459.38 and 703.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.16, 1,459.38 and 703.67 is: 971.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.16 : 1,459.38 = 703.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.16/1,459.38 = 703.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.16x = 1,459.38 × 703.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.16x = 1,026,914.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,914.63/1,057.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.39

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