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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.67, 1,446.20 and 716.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.67, 1,446.20 and 716.51 is: 988.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.67 : 1,446.20 = 716.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.67/1,446.20 = 716.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.67x = 1,446.20 × 716.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.67x = 1,036,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,205.95/1,048.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.12

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