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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.54, 1,485.62 and 704.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.54, 1,485.62 and 704.14 is: 971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.54 : 1,485.62 = 704.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.54/1,485.62 = 704.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.54x = 1,485.62 × 704.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.54x = 1,046,077.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,077.23/1,076.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.71

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