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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.88, 1,409.40 and 710.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.88, 1,409.40 and 710.80 is: 981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.88 : 1,409.40 = 710.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.88/1,409.40 = 710.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.88x = 1,409.40 × 710.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.88x = 1,001,801.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,801.52/1,020.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.31

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