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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.93, 1,538.42 and 716.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.93, 1,538.42 and 716.68 is: 988.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.93 : 1,538.42 = 716.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.93/1,538.42 = 716.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.93x = 1,538.42 × 716.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.93x = 1,102,547.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,547.42/1,114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.90

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