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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.52, 1,611.48 and 664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.52, 1,611.48 and 664.04 is: 994.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.52 : 1,611.48 = 664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.52/1,611.48 = 664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.52x = 1,611.48 × 664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.52x = 1,070,087.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,087.18/1,075.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.95

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