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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.39, 1,531.64 and 714.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.39, 1,531.64 and 714.51 is: 1,069.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.39 : 1,531.64 = 714.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.39/1,531.64 = 714.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.39x = 1,531.64 × 714.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.39x = 1,094,373.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,373.88/1,023.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.36

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