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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.13, 1,528.74 and 729.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.13, 1,528.74 and 729.90 is: 1,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.13 : 1,528.74 = 729.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.13/1,528.74 = 729.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.13x = 1,528.74 × 729.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.13x = 1,115,827.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115,827.33/1,108.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.95

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