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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.40, 1,413.25 and 714.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.40, 1,413.25 and 714.08 is: 985.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.40 : 1,413.25 = 714.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.40/1,413.25 = 714.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.40x = 1,413.25 × 714.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.40x = 1,009,164.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,164.71/1,024.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.13

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