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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.53, 1,525.94 and 712.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.53, 1,525.94 and 712.41 is: 983.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.53 : 1,525.94 = 712.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.53/1,525.94 = 712.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.53x = 1,525.94 × 712.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.53x = 1,087,094.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,094.92/1,105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.32

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