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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.48, 1,484.69 and 703.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.48, 1,484.69 and 703.58 is: 970.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.48 : 1,484.69 = 703.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.48/1,484.69 = 703.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.48x = 1,484.69 × 703.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.48x = 1,044,587.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,587.25/1,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.38

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