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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.34, 1,517.81 and 707.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.34, 1,517.81 and 707.22 is: 975.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.34 : 1,517.81 = 707.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.34/1,517.81 = 707.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.34x = 1,517.81 × 707.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.34x = 1,073,422.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,422.05/1,100.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.54

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