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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.88, 1,613.82 and 711.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.88, 1,613.82 and 711.38 is: 1,067.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.88 : 1,613.82 = 711.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.88/1,613.82 = 711.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.88x = 1,613.82 × 711.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.88x = 1,148,027.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,027.65/1,075.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.06

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