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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.91, 1,871.73 and 1,108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.91, 1,871.73 and 1,108.79 is: 1,528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.91 : 1,871.73 = 1,108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.91/1,871.73 = 1,108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.91x = 1,871.73 × 1,108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.91x = 2,075,346.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,075,346.15/1,357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,528.34

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