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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.20, 1,464.92 and 707.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.20, 1,464.92 and 707.73 is: 976.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.20 : 1,464.92 = 707.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.20/1,464.92 = 707.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.20x = 1,464.92 × 707.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.20x = 1,036,767.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,767.83/1,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.98

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