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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.27, 1,608.05 and 704.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.27, 1,608.05 and 704.63 is: 1,056.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.27 : 1,608.05 = 704.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.27/1,608.05 = 704.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.27x = 1,608.05 × 704.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.27x = 1,133,086.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,086.05/1,072.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.72

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