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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.77, 1,712.57 and 703.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.77, 1,712.57 and 703.09 is: 1,054.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.77 : 1,712.57 = 703.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.77/1,712.57 = 703.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.77x = 1,712.57 × 703.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.77x = 1,204,090.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,090.84/1,141.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.58

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