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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.89, 1,442.84 and 714.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.89, 1,442.84 and 714.78 is: 986.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.89 : 1,442.84 = 714.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.89/1,442.84 = 714.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.89x = 1,442.84 × 714.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.89x = 1,031,309.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,309.60/1,045.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.06

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