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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.06, 1,526.67 and 714.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.06, 1,526.67 and 714.30 is: 985.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.06 : 1,526.67 = 714.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.06/1,526.67 = 714.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.06x = 1,526.67 × 714.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.06x = 1,090,500.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,500.38/1,107.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.04

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