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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.14, 1,523.40 and 711.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.14, 1,523.40 and 711.30 is: 981.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.14 : 1,523.40 = 711.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.14/1,523.40 = 711.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.14x = 1,523.40 × 711.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.14x = 1,083,594.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,594.42/1,104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.39

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