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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.60, 1,396.38 and 714.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.60, 1,396.38 and 714.28 is: 985.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.60 : 1,396.38 = 714.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.60/1,396.38 = 714.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.60x = 1,396.38 × 714.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.60x = 997,406.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,406.31/1,012.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.00

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