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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.69, 1,391.95 and 714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.69, 1,391.95 and 714.44 is: 984.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.69 : 1,391.95 = 714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.69/1,391.95 = 714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.69x = 1,391.95 × 714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.69x = 994,464.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,464.76/1,009.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.92

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