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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.53, 1,662.80 and 531.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.53, 1,662.80 and 531.27 is: 796.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.53 : 1,662.80 = 531.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.53/1,662.80 = 531.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.53x = 1,662.80 × 531.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.53x = 883,393.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,393.10/1,108.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.91

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