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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.56, 1,525.98 and 713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.56, 1,525.98 and 713.80 is: 984.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.56 : 1,525.98 = 713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.56/1,525.98 = 713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.56x = 1,525.98 × 713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.56x = 1,089,244.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,244.52/1,106.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.35

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