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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.34, 1,408.92 and 706.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.34, 1,408.92 and 706.90 is: 975.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.34 : 1,408.92 = 706.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.34/1,408.92 = 706.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.34x = 1,408.92 × 706.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.34x = 995,965.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,965.55/1,021.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.16

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