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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.01, 1,427.36 and 719.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.01, 1,427.36 and 719.73 is: 993.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.01 : 1,427.36 = 719.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.01/1,427.36 = 719.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.01x = 1,427.36 × 719.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.01x = 1,027,310.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,310.21/1,034.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.52

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