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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.45, 1,519.89 and 708.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.45, 1,519.89 and 708.18 is: 977.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.45 : 1,519.89 = 708.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.45/1,519.89 = 708.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.45x = 1,519.89 × 708.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.45x = 1,076,355.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,355.70/1,101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.22

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