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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.23, 1,513.07 and 718.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.23, 1,513.07 and 718.02 is: 991.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.23 : 1,513.07 = 718.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.23/1,513.07 = 718.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.23x = 1,513.07 × 718.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.23x = 1,086,406.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,406.96/1,095.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.94

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