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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.87, 1,534.59 and 714.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.87, 1,534.59 and 714.05 is: 1,070.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.87 : 1,534.59 = 714.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.87/1,534.59 = 714.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.87x = 1,534.59 × 714.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.87x = 1,095,773.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,773.99/1,023.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.23

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