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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.38, 1,390.12 and 714.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.38, 1,390.12 and 714.32 is: 984.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.38 : 1,390.12 = 714.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.38/1,390.12 = 714.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.38x = 1,390.12 × 714.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.38x = 992,981.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,981.78/1,008.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.73

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