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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.92, 1,605.33 and 708.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.92, 1,605.33 and 708.15 is: 1,059.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.92 : 1,605.33 = 708.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.92/1,605.33 = 708.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.92x = 1,605.33 × 708.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.92x = 1,136,814.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,814.44/1,072.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.55

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