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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.14, 1,435.39 and 709.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.14, 1,435.39 and 709.02 is: 977.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.14 : 1,435.39 = 709.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.14/1,435.39 = 709.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.14x = 1,435.39 × 709.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.14x = 1,017,718.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,718.45/1,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.50

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