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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.18, 1,495.46 and 710.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.18, 1,495.46 and 710.70 is: 981.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.18 : 1,495.46 = 710.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.18/1,495.46 = 710.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.18x = 1,495.46 × 710.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.18x = 1,062,823.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,823.42/1,083.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.21

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