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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.87, 1,423.26 and 717.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.87, 1,423.26 and 717.29 is: 989.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.87 : 1,423.26 = 717.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.87/1,423.26 = 717.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.87x = 1,423.26 × 717.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.87x = 1,020,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,890.17/1,031.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.36

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