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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.76, 1,464.15 and 707.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.76, 1,464.15 and 707.58 is: 975.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.76 : 1,464.15 = 707.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.76/1,464.15 = 707.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.76x = 1,464.15 × 707.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.76x = 1,036,003.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,003.26/1,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.74

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