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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.02, 1,747.98 and 703.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.02, 1,747.98 and 703.14 is: 1,054.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.02 : 1,747.98 = 703.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.02/1,747.98 = 703.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.02x = 1,747.98 × 703.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.02x = 1,229,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,074.66/1,165.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.98

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