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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.50, 1,529.86 and 813.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.50, 1,529.86 and 813.86 is: 1,123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.50 : 1,529.86 = 813.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.50/1,529.86 = 813.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.50x = 1,529.86 × 813.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.50x = 1,245,091.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,245,091.86/1,108.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.22

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