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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.77, 1,611.09 and 663.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.77, 1,611.09 and 663.66 is: 993.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.77 : 1,611.09 = 663.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.77/1,611.09 = 663.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.77x = 1,611.09 × 663.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.77x = 1,069,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,209.19/1,075.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.90

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