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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714.02, 1,063.42 and 672.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714.02, 1,063.42 and 672.14 is: 1,001.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714.02 : 1,063.42 = 672.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714.02/1,063.42 = 672.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714.02x = 1,063.42 × 672.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714.02x = 714,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,767.12/714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.05

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