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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 841.10, 1,260.30 and 703.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 841.10, 1,260.30 and 703.40 is: 1,053.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    841.10 : 1,260.30 = 703.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    841.10/1,260.30 = 703.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    841.10x = 1,260.30 × 703.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    841.10x = 886,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,495.02/841.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.97

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