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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.03, 1,449.18 and 718.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.03, 1,449.18 and 718.65 is: 991.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.03 : 1,449.18 = 718.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.03/1,449.18 = 718.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.03x = 1,449.18 × 718.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.03x = 1,041,453.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,453.21/1,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.83

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