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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.84, 1,531.73 and 718.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.84, 1,531.73 and 718.01 is: 990.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.84 : 1,531.73 = 718.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.84/1,531.73 = 718.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.84x = 1,531.73 × 718.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.84x = 1,099,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,797.46/1,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.95

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