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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.64, 1,492.87 and 703.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.64, 1,492.87 and 703.99 is: 971.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.64 : 1,492.87 = 703.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.64/1,492.87 = 703.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.64x = 1,492.87 × 703.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.64x = 1,050,962.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,962.03/1,081.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.64

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