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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.40, 1,464.99 and 707.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.40, 1,464.99 and 707.33 is: 976.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.40 : 1,464.99 = 707.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.40/1,464.99 = 707.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.40x = 1,464.99 × 707.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.40x = 1,036,232.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,232.39/1,061.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.28

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