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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.40, 1,512.66 and 703.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.40, 1,512.66 and 703.66 is: 970.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.40 : 1,512.66 = 703.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.40/1,512.66 = 703.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.40x = 1,512.66 × 703.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.40x = 1,064,398.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,398.34/1,096.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.81

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