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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.04, 1,784.03 and 1,070.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.04, 1,784.03 and 1,070.04 is: 1,474.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.04 : 1,784.03 = 1,070.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.04/1,784.03 = 1,070.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.04x = 1,784.03 × 1,070.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.04x = 1,908,969.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,969.75/1,295.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.06

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