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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.62, 1,529.37 and 715.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.62, 1,529.37 and 715.50 is: 987.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.62 : 1,529.37 = 715.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.62/1,529.37 = 715.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.62x = 1,529.37 × 715.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.62x = 1,094,264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,264.24/1,108.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.05

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