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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.03, 1,529.69 and 716.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.03, 1,529.69 and 716.18 is: 987.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.03 : 1,529.69 = 716.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.03/1,529.69 = 716.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.03x = 1,529.69 × 716.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.03x = 1,095,522.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,522.15/1,109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.82

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