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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.13, 1,512.66 and 703.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.13, 1,512.66 and 703.68 is: 971.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.13 : 1,512.66 = 703.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.13/1,512.66 = 703.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.13x = 1,512.66 × 703.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.13x = 1,064,428.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,428.59/1,096.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.08

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