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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.08, 1,517.62 and 707.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.08, 1,517.62 and 707.03 is: 975.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.08 : 1,517.62 = 707.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.08/1,517.62 = 707.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.08x = 1,517.62 × 707.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.08x = 1,072,991.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,991.75/1,100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.38

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