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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.08, 1,529.89 and 716.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.08, 1,529.89 and 716.10 is: 987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.08 : 1,529.89 = 716.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.08/1,529.89 = 716.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.08x = 1,529.89 × 716.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.08x = 1,095,554.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,554.23/1,109.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.80

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