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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,403.46, 2,104.65 and 708.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,403.46, 2,104.65 and 708.75 is: 1,062.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,403.46 : 2,104.65 = 708.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,403.46/2,104.65 = 708.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,403.46x = 2,104.65 × 708.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,403.46x = 1,491,670.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,670.69/1,403.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,062.85

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