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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.44, 1,530.36 and 991.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.44, 1,530.36 and 991.80 is: 1,369.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.44 : 1,530.36 = 991.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.44/1,530.36 = 991.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.44x = 1,530.36 × 991.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.44x = 1,517,811.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,517,811.05/1,108.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.32

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