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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.23, 1,523.99 and 712.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.23, 1,523.99 and 712.39 is: 983.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.23 : 1,523.99 = 712.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.23/1,523.99 = 712.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.23x = 1,523.99 × 712.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.23x = 1,085,675.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,675.48/1,104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.20

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