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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.40, 1,611.86 and 710.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.40, 1,611.86 and 710.07 is: 1,063.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.40 : 1,611.86 = 710.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.40/1,611.86 = 710.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.40x = 1,611.86 × 710.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.40x = 1,144,529.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144,529.88/1,076.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,063.29

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