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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.29, 1,524.51 and 712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.29, 1,524.51 and 712.44 is: 982.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.29 : 1,524.51 = 712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.29/1,524.51 = 712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.29x = 1,524.51 × 712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.29x = 1,086,121.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,121.90/1,105.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.66

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