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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.16, 1,464.92 and 707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.16, 1,464.92 and 707.68 is: 976.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.16 : 1,464.92 = 707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.16/1,464.92 = 707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.16x = 1,464.92 × 707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.16x = 1,036,694.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,694.59/1,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.94

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