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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.42, 1,427.22 and 719.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.42, 1,427.22 and 719.33 is: 992.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.42 : 1,427.22 = 719.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.42/1,427.22 = 719.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.42x = 1,427.22 × 719.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.42x = 1,026,645.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,645.73/1,034.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.48

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