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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.26, 1,524.54 and 712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.26, 1,524.54 and 712.44 is: 982.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.26 : 1,524.54 = 712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.26/1,524.54 = 712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.26x = 1,524.54 × 712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.26x = 1,086,143.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,143.28/1,105.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.70

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