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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,060.56, 1,464.81 and 705.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,060.56, 1,464.81 and 705.87 is: 974.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,060.56 : 1,464.81 = 705.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,060.56/1,464.81 = 705.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,060.56x = 1,464.81 × 705.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,060.56x = 1,033,965.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,033,965.43/1,060.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.92

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