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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.08, 1,521.79 and 942.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.08, 1,521.79 and 942.23 is: 1,294.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.08 : 1,521.79 = 942.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.08/1,521.79 = 942.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.08x = 1,521.79 × 942.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.08x = 1,433,877.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,877.64/1,108.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.02

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