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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.66, 1,448.82 and 718.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.66, 1,448.82 and 718.86 is: 991.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.66 : 1,448.82 = 718.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.66/1,448.82 = 718.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.66x = 1,448.82 × 718.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.66x = 1,041,498.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,498.75/1,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.28

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