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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.65, 1,625.32 and 718.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.65, 1,625.32 and 718.12 is: 1,076.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.65 : 1,625.32 = 718.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.65/1,625.32 = 718.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.65x = 1,625.32 × 718.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.65x = 1,167,174.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,174.80/1,084.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,076.08

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