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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.25, 1,566.44 and 716.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.25, 1,566.44 and 716.14 is: 988.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.25 : 1,566.44 = 716.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.25/1,566.44 = 716.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.25x = 1,566.44 × 716.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.25x = 1,121,791.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,791.40/1,135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.15

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