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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.28, 1,527.78 and 714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.28, 1,527.78 and 714.16 is: 985.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.28 : 1,527.78 = 714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.28/1,527.78 = 714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.28x = 1,527.78 × 714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.28x = 1,091,079.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,079.36/1,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.37

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