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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.36, 1,527.66 and 714.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.36, 1,527.66 and 714.24 is: 985.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.36 : 1,527.66 = 714.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.36/1,527.66 = 714.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.36x = 1,527.66 × 714.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.36x = 1,091,115.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,115.88/1,107.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.33

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