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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.80, 1,555.61 and 711.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.80, 1,555.61 and 711.99 is: 1,068.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.80 : 1,555.61 = 711.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.80/1,555.61 = 711.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.80x = 1,555.61 × 711.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.80x = 1,107,575.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,575.20/1,036.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.26

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