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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.62, 1,479.33 and 718.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.62, 1,479.33 and 718.13 is: 991.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.62 : 1,479.33 = 718.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.62/1,479.33 = 718.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.62x = 1,479.33 × 718.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.62x = 1,062,351.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,351.25/1,071.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.35

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