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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.24, 1,527.74 and 714.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.24, 1,527.74 and 714.20 is: 985.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.24 : 1,527.74 = 714.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.24/1,527.74 = 714.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.24x = 1,527.74 × 714.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.24x = 1,091,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,111.91/1,107.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.43

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