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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.48, 1,485.31 and 704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.48, 1,485.31 and 704 is: 971.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.48 : 1,485.31 = 704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.48/1,485.31 = 704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.48x = 1,485.31 × 704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.48x = 1,045,654.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,654.72/1,076.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.37

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