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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.76, 1,567.76 and 716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.76, 1,567.76 and 716.58 is: 989.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.76 : 1,567.76 = 716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.76/1,567.76 = 716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.76x = 1,567.76 × 716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.76x = 1,123,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,421.88/1,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.14

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