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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.20, 1,658.52 and 782.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.20, 1,658.52 and 782.04 is: 1,170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.20 : 1,658.52 = 782.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.20/1,658.52 = 782.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.20x = 1,658.52 × 782.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.20x = 1,297,028.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,028.98/1,108.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,170.39

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