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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.52, 1,655.70 and 714.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.52, 1,655.70 and 714.10 is: 1,070.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.52 : 1,655.70 = 714.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.52/1,655.70 = 714.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.52x = 1,655.70 × 714.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.52x = 1,182,335.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,335.37/1,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.45

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