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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.62, 1,526.87 and 709.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.62, 1,526.87 and 709.23 is: 977.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.62 : 1,526.87 = 709.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.62/1,526.87 = 709.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.62x = 1,526.87 × 709.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.62x = 1,082,898.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,898.46/1,107.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.68

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