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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.31, 1,596.44 and 714.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.31, 1,596.44 and 714.47 is: 986.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.31 : 1,596.44 = 714.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.31/1,596.44 = 714.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.31x = 1,596.44 × 714.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.31x = 1,140,602.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,602.29/1,156.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.42

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