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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.48, 1,613.28 and 704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,074.48, 1,613.28 and 704.88 is: 1,058.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,074.48 : 1,613.28 = 704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,074.48/1,613.28 = 704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,074.48x = 1,613.28 × 704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,074.48x = 1,137,168.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,168.81/1,074.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.34

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