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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.76, 1,529.78 and 813.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.76, 1,529.78 and 813.50 is: 1,122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.76 : 1,529.78 = 813.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.76/1,529.78 = 813.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.76x = 1,529.78 × 813.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.76x = 1,244,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,476.03/1,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.40

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