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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 703.04, 1,054.56 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 703.04, 1,054.56 and 190.08 is: 285.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    703.04 : 1,054.56 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    703.04/1,054.56 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    703.04x = 1,054.56 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    703.04x = 200,450.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,450.76/703.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.12

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