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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.16, 1,425.87 and 718.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.16, 1,425.87 and 718.34 is: 991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.16 : 1,425.87 = 718.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.16/1,425.87 = 718.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.16x = 1,425.87 × 718.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.16x = 1,024,252.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,252.33/1,033.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.38

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