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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.53, 1,459.90 and 704.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.53, 1,459.90 and 704.04 is: 971.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.53 : 1,459.90 = 704.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.53/1,459.90 = 704.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.53x = 1,459.90 × 704.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.53x = 1,027,817.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,817.18/1,057.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.91

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