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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.52, 1,612.08 and 704.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.52, 1,612.08 and 704.88 is: 1,056.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.52 : 1,612.08 = 704.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.52/1,612.08 = 704.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.52x = 1,612.08 × 704.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.52x = 1,136,322.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,322.95/1,075.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.53

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