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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.43, 1,412.07 and 708.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.43, 1,412.07 and 708.15 is: 978.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.43 : 1,412.07 = 708.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.43/1,412.07 = 708.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.43x = 1,412.07 × 708.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.43x = 999,957.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,957.37/1,022.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.02

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