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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.13, 1,656.47 and 714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.13, 1,656.47 and 714.20 is: 1,070.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.13 : 1,656.47 = 714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.13/1,656.47 = 714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.13x = 1,656.47 × 714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.13x = 1,183,050.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,050.87/1,105.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.51

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