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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.67, 1,591.73 and 714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.67, 1,591.73 and 714.14 is: 1,070.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.67 : 1,591.73 = 714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.67/1,591.73 = 714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.67x = 1,591.73 × 714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.67x = 1,136,718.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,718.06/1,061.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.69

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