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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.46, 1,494.19 and 710.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.46, 1,494.19 and 710.30 is: 979.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.46 : 1,494.19 = 710.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.46/1,494.19 = 710.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.46x = 1,494.19 × 710.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.46x = 1,061,325.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,325.12/1,083.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.57

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