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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.33, 1,535.59 and 714.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.33, 1,535.59 and 714.64 is: 985.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.33 : 1,535.59 = 714.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.33/1,535.59 = 714.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.33x = 1,535.59 × 714.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.33x = 1,097,394.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,394.04/1,113.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.69

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