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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.26, 1,528.95 and 715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.26, 1,528.95 and 715.14 is: 986.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.26 : 1,528.95 = 715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.26/1,528.95 = 715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.26x = 1,528.95 × 715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.26x = 1,093,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,413.30/1,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.60

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