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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 811.10, 1,214.85 and 703.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 811.10, 1,214.85 and 703.10 is: 1,053.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    811.10 : 1,214.85 = 703.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    811.10/1,214.85 = 703.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    811.10x = 1,214.85 × 703.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    811.10x = 854,161.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,161.04/811.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.09

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