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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.96, 1,448.32 and 714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.96, 1,448.32 and 714.44 is: 985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.96 : 1,448.32 = 714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.96/1,448.32 = 714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.96x = 1,448.32 × 714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.96x = 1,034,737.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,737.74/1,049.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.50

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