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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.38, 1,523.57 and 705.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.38, 1,523.57 and 705.95 is: 973.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.38 : 1,523.57 = 705.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.38/1,523.57 = 705.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.38x = 1,523.57 × 705.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.38x = 1,075,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,570.20/1,104.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.91

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