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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.61, 1,425.89 and 719.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.61, 1,425.89 and 719.61 is: 992.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.61 : 1,425.89 = 719.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.61/1,425.89 = 719.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.61x = 1,425.89 × 719.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.61x = 1,026,081.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,081.10/1,033.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.72

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