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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.81, 1,495.11 and 710.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.81, 1,495.11 and 710.81 is: 980.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.81 : 1,495.11 = 710.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.81/1,495.11 = 710.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.81x = 1,495.11 × 710.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.81x = 1,062,739.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,062,739.14/1,083.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.56

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