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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.19, 1,493.12 and 704.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.19, 1,493.12 and 704.19 is: 971.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.19 : 1,493.12 = 704.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.19/1,493.12 = 704.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.19x = 1,493.12 × 704.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.19x = 1,051,436.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,436.65/1,082.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.58

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