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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.02, 1,411.35 and 712.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.02, 1,411.35 and 712.70 is: 983.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.02 : 1,411.35 = 712.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.02/1,411.35 = 712.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.02x = 1,411.35 × 712.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.02x = 1,005,869.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,869.15/1,023.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.24

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