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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.97, 1,626.73 and 714.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.97, 1,626.73 and 714.33 is: 1,071.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.97 : 1,626.73 = 714.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.97/1,626.73 = 714.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.97x = 1,626.73 × 714.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.97x = 1,162,015.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,015.54/1,084.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.01

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