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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.76, 1,656.16 and 715.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.76, 1,656.16 and 715.06 is: 1,071.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.76 : 1,656.16 = 715.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.76/1,656.16 = 715.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.76x = 1,656.16 × 715.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.76x = 1,184,247.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,184,247.84/1,104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,071.95

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