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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.06, 1,464.84 and 707.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.06, 1,464.84 and 707.46 is: 976.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.06 : 1,464.84 = 707.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.06/1,464.84 = 707.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.06x = 1,464.84 × 707.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.06x = 1,036,315.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,315.71/1,061.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.68

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