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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.77, 1,511.90 and 703.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.77, 1,511.90 and 703.33 is: 970.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.77 : 1,511.90 = 703.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.77/1,511.90 = 703.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.77x = 1,511.90 × 703.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.77x = 1,063,359.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,359.97/1,095.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.42

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