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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.46, 1,605.11 and 705.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.46, 1,605.11 and 705.14 is: 1,056.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.46 : 1,605.11 = 705.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.46/1,605.11 = 705.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.46x = 1,605.11 × 705.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.46x = 1,131,823.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,823.74/1,071.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.34

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