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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.33, 1,620.30 and 714.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.33, 1,620.30 and 714.44 is: 1,072.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.33 : 1,620.30 = 714.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.33/1,620.30 = 714.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.33x = 1,620.30 × 714.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.33x = 1,157,607.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,607.13/1,079.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,072.52

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