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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.10, 1,719.29 and 704.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.10, 1,719.29 and 704.49 is: 1,054.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.10 : 1,719.29 = 704.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.10/1,719.29 = 704.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.10x = 1,719.29 × 704.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.10x = 1,211,217.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,217.93/1,149.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.06

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