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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.06, 1,475.91 and 710.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.06, 1,475.91 and 710.75 is: 980.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.06 : 1,475.91 = 710.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.06/1,475.91 = 710.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.06x = 1,475.91 × 710.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.06x = 1,048,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,992.10/1,070.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.31

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