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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.76, 1,529.18 and 711.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.76, 1,529.18 and 711.75 is: 1,067.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.76 : 1,529.18 = 711.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.76/1,529.18 = 711.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.76x = 1,529.18 × 711.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.76x = 1,088,390.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,390.31/1,019.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.30

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