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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.13, 1,493.56 and 704.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.13, 1,493.56 and 704.49 is: 972.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.13 : 1,493.56 = 704.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.13/1,493.56 = 704.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.13x = 1,493.56 × 704.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.13x = 1,052,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,198.08/1,082.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.34

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