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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.75, 1,521.09 and 709.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.75, 1,521.09 and 709.47 is: 979.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.75 : 1,521.09 = 709.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.75/1,521.09 = 709.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.75x = 1,521.09 × 709.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.75x = 1,079,167.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,167.72/1,101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.50

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