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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.76, 1,519.60 and 708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.76, 1,519.60 and 708.48 is: 977.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.76 : 1,519.60 = 708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.76/1,519.60 = 708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.76x = 1,519.60 × 708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.76x = 1,076,606.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,606.21/1,101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.17

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