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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.08, 1,529.21 and 610.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.08, 1,529.21 and 610.72 is: 842.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.08 : 1,529.21 = 610.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.08/1,529.21 = 610.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.08x = 1,529.21 × 610.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.08x = 933,911.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,911.49/1,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.82

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