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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.70, 1,409.31 and 727.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.70, 1,409.31 and 727.14 is: 1,002.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.70 : 1,409.31 = 727.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.70/1,409.31 = 727.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.70x = 1,409.31 × 727.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.70x = 1,024,765.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,765.67/1,022.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.02

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