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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.56, 1,512.40 and 703.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.56, 1,512.40 and 703.25 is: 970.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.56 : 1,512.40 = 703.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.56/1,512.40 = 703.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.56x = 1,512.40 × 703.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.56x = 1,063,585.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,585.98/1,095.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.82

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