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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.04, 1,704.72 and 649.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.04, 1,704.72 and 649.04 is: 974.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.04 : 1,704.72 = 649.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.04/1,704.72 = 649.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.04x = 1,704.72 × 649.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.04x = 1,106,431.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,431.47/1,135.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.80

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