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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.56, 1,527.36 and 714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.56, 1,527.36 and 714.80 is: 985.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.56 : 1,527.36 = 714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.56/1,527.36 = 714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.56x = 1,527.36 × 714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.56x = 1,091,756.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,756.93/1,107.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.73

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