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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,073.05, 1,607.73 and 707.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,073.05, 1,607.73 and 707.20 is: 1,059.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,073.05 : 1,607.73 = 707.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,073.05/1,607.73 = 707.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,073.05x = 1,607.73 × 707.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,073.05x = 1,136,986.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,986.66/1,073.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.58

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