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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.08, 1,425.79 and 719.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.08, 1,425.79 and 719.62 is: 992.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.08 : 1,425.79 = 719.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.08/1,425.79 = 719.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.08x = 1,425.79 × 719.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.08x = 1,026,027.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,027.00/1,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.21

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