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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.32, 1,651.69 and 712.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.32, 1,651.69 and 712.56 is: 1,066.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.32 : 1,651.69 = 712.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.32/1,651.69 = 712.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.32x = 1,651.69 × 712.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.32x = 1,176,935.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,935.31/1,103.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.72

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