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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.73, 1,539.04 and 716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.73, 1,539.04 and 716.58 is: 989.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.73 : 1,539.04 = 716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.73/1,539.04 = 716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.73x = 1,539.04 × 716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.73x = 1,102,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,843.49/1,114.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.33

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