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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.95, 1,529.37 and 714.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.95, 1,529.37 and 714.96 is: 986.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.95 : 1,529.37 = 714.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.95/1,529.37 = 714.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.95x = 1,529.37 × 714.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.95x = 1,093,438.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,438.38/1,107.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.91

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