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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.23, 1,528.08 and 827.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.23, 1,528.08 and 827.57 is: 1,141.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.23 : 1,528.08 = 827.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.23/1,528.08 = 827.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.23x = 1,528.08 × 827.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.23x = 1,264,585.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,264,585.53/1,108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.09

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