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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.86, 1,726.43 and 707.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.86, 1,726.43 and 707.54 is: 1,058.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.86 : 1,726.43 = 707.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.86/1,726.43 = 707.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.86x = 1,726.43 × 707.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.86x = 1,221,510.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,510.09/1,153.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.63

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