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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.05, 1,529.09 and 715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.05, 1,529.09 and 715.08 is: 986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.05 : 1,529.09 = 715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.05/1,529.09 = 715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.05x = 1,529.09 × 715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.05x = 1,093,421.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,421.68/1,108.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.80

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