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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.40, 1,614.59 and 711.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.40, 1,614.59 and 711.10 is: 1,066.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.40 : 1,614.59 = 711.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.40/1,614.59 = 711.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.40x = 1,614.59 × 711.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.40x = 1,148,134.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,148,134.95/1,076.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.64

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