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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.92, 1,231.46 and 703.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.92, 1,231.46 and 703.05 is: 1,055.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.92 : 1,231.46 = 703.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.92/1,231.46 = 703.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.92x = 1,231.46 × 703.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.92x = 865,774.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,774.44/819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.93

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