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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.66, 1,608.98 and 708.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.66, 1,608.98 and 708.78 is: 1,064.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.66 : 1,608.98 = 708.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.66/1,608.98 = 708.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.66x = 1,608.98 × 708.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.66x = 1,140,409.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,409.30/1,071.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.15

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