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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.08, 1,541.82 and 703

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.08, 1,541.82 and 703 is: 970.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.08 : 1,541.82 = 703 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.08/1,541.82 = 703/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.08x = 1,541.82 × 703
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.08x = 1,083,899.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,899.46/1,117.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.30

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