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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.67, 1,512.30 and 717.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.67, 1,512.30 and 717.46 is: 991.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.67 : 1,512.30 = 717.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.67/1,512.30 = 717.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.67x = 1,512.30 × 717.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.67x = 1,085,011.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,011.17/1,094.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.17

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