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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.91, 1,530.03 and 715.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.91, 1,530.03 and 715.86 is: 987.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.91 : 1,530.03 = 715.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.91/1,530.03 = 715.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.91x = 1,530.03 × 715.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.91x = 1,095,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,287.28/1,108.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.72

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