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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.08, 1,713.78 and 703.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.08, 1,713.78 and 703.95 is: 1,054.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.08 : 1,713.78 = 703.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.08/1,713.78 = 703.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.08x = 1,713.78 × 703.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.08x = 1,206,415.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,415.43/1,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.49

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