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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.65, 1,529.40 and 730.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.65, 1,529.40 and 730.93 is: 1,008.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.65 : 1,529.40 = 730.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.65/1,529.40 = 730.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.65x = 1,529.40 × 730.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.65x = 1,117,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,888.99/1,108.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.34

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