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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.97, 1,424.23 and 717.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.97, 1,424.23 and 717.15 is: 989.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.97 : 1,424.23 = 717.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.97/1,424.23 = 717.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.97x = 1,424.23 × 717.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.97x = 1,021,384.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,384.78/1,031.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.75

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