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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.80, 1,528.80 and 953.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.80, 1,528.80 and 953.28 is: 1,314.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.80 : 1,528.80 = 953.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.80/1,528.80 = 953.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.80x = 1,528.80 × 953.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.80x = 1,457,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,457,374.46/1,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.37

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