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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.13, 1,494.94 and 705.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.13, 1,494.94 and 705.49 is: 973.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.13 : 1,494.94 = 705.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.13/1,494.94 = 705.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.13x = 1,494.94 × 705.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.13x = 1,054,665.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,665.22/1,083.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.72

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