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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.76, 1,521.45 and 709.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.76, 1,521.45 and 709.46 is: 979.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.76 : 1,521.45 = 709.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.76/1,521.45 = 709.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.76x = 1,521.45 × 709.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.76x = 1,079,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,407.92/1,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.72

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