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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.08, 1,523.61 and 711.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.08, 1,523.61 and 711.80 is: 982.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.08 : 1,523.61 = 711.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.08/1,523.61 = 711.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.08x = 1,523.61 × 711.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.08x = 1,084,505.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,505.60/1,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.27

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