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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.92, 1,981.97 and 703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.92, 1,981.97 and 703.06 is: 1,056.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.92 : 1,981.97 = 703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.92/1,981.97 = 703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.92x = 1,981.97 × 703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.92x = 1,393,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,443.83/1,318.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.50

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