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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.98, 1,533.65 and 718.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.98, 1,533.65 and 718.19 is: 991.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.98 : 1,533.65 = 718.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.98/1,533.65 = 718.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.98x = 1,533.65 × 718.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.98x = 1,101,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,452.09/1,110.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.42

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