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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.42, 1,485.49 and 703.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.42, 1,485.49 and 703.64 is: 971.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.42 : 1,485.49 = 703.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.42/1,485.49 = 703.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.42x = 1,485.49 × 703.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.42x = 1,045,250.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,250.18/1,076.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.04

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