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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.52, 1,530.30 and 778.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.52, 1,530.30 and 778.70 is: 1,074.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.52 : 1,530.30 = 778.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.52/1,530.30 = 778.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.52x = 1,530.30 × 778.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.52x = 1,191,644.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,644.61/1,108.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.99

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