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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.01, 1,529.58 and 778.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.01, 1,529.58 and 778.17 is: 1,074.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.01 : 1,529.58 = 778.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.01/1,529.58 = 778.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.01x = 1,529.58 × 778.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.01x = 1,190,281.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,281.92/1,108.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.25

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