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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.94, 1,449.30 and 718.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.94, 1,449.30 and 718.84 is: 991.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.94 : 1,449.30 = 718.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.94/1,449.30 = 718.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.94x = 1,449.30 × 718.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.94x = 1,041,814.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,814.81/1,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.32

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