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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,077.35, 1,616.02 and 712.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,077.35, 1,616.02 and 712.06 is: 1,068.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,077.35 : 1,616.02 = 712.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,077.35/1,616.02 = 712.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,077.35x = 1,616.02 × 712.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,077.35x = 1,150,697.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,697.38/1,077.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.08

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