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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.03, 1,521.55 and 1,080.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.03, 1,521.55 and 1,080.29 is: 1,482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.03 : 1,521.55 = 1,080.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.03/1,521.55 = 1,080.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.03x = 1,521.55 × 1,080.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.03x = 1,643,715.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,715.25/1,109.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,482.12

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