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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.07, 1,524.96 and 712.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.07, 1,524.96 and 712.32 is: 982.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.07 : 1,524.96 = 712.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.07/1,524.96 = 712.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.07x = 1,524.96 × 712.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.07x = 1,086,248.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,248.32/1,105.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.97

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