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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.29, 1,528.65 and 715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.29, 1,528.65 and 715.44 is: 986.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.29 : 1,528.65 = 715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.29/1,528.65 = 715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.29x = 1,528.65 × 715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.29x = 1,093,657.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,657.36/1,108.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.80

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