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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.52, 1,653.48 and 712.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.52, 1,653.48 and 712.56 is: 1,067.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.52 : 1,653.48 = 712.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.52/1,653.48 = 712.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.52x = 1,653.48 × 712.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.52x = 1,178,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,203.71/1,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.68

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