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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.92, 1,527.51 and 714.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.92, 1,527.51 and 714.34 is: 985.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.92 : 1,527.51 = 714.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.92/1,527.51 = 714.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.92x = 1,527.51 × 714.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.92x = 1,091,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,161.49/1,106.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.76

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