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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.58, 1,613.37 and 707.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.58, 1,613.37 and 707.98 is: 1,060.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.58 : 1,613.37 = 707.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.58/1,613.37 = 707.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.58x = 1,613.37 × 707.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.58x = 1,142,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,233.69/1,077.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.00

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