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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.73, 1,388.70 and 711.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.73, 1,388.70 and 711.48 is: 981.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.73 : 1,388.70 = 711.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.73/1,388.70 = 711.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.73x = 1,388.70 × 711.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.73x = 988,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,032.28/1,006.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.43

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