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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.59, 1,466.51 and 703.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.59, 1,466.51 and 703.38 is: 1,054.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.59 : 1,466.51 = 703.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.59/1,466.51 = 703.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.59x = 1,466.51 × 703.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.59x = 1,031,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,510.29/978.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,054.08

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