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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.64, 1,528.02 and 714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.64, 1,528.02 and 714.16 is: 985.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.64 : 1,528.02 = 714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.64/1,528.02 = 714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.64x = 1,528.02 × 714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.64x = 1,091,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091,250.76/1,107.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.20

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