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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.71, 1,508.26 and 714.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.71, 1,508.26 and 714.66 is: 986.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.71 : 1,508.26 = 714.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.71/1,508.26 = 714.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.71x = 1,508.26 × 714.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.71x = 1,077,888.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,888.33/1,092.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.43

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