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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.67, 1,567.79 and 714.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.67, 1,567.79 and 714.82 is: 1,072.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.67 : 1,567.79 = 714.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.67/1,567.79 = 714.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.67x = 1,567.79 × 714.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.67x = 1,120,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,676.23/1,044.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.76

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