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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.32, 1,613.96 and 665.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.32, 1,613.96 and 665.25 is: 998.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.32 : 1,613.96 = 665.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.32/1,613.96 = 665.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.32x = 1,613.96 × 665.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.32x = 1,073,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,686.89/1,075.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.48

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