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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.02, 1,614.38 and 705.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.02, 1,614.38 and 705.66 is: 1,057.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.02 : 1,614.38 = 705.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.02/1,614.38 = 705.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.02x = 1,614.38 × 705.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.02x = 1,139,203.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,139,203.39/1,077.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.74

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