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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.64, 1,533.04 and 712.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.64, 1,533.04 and 712.91 is: 983.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.64 : 1,533.04 = 712.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.64/1,533.04 = 712.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.64x = 1,533.04 × 712.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.64x = 1,092,921.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,921.60/1,111.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.17

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