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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.80, 1,665.77 and 1,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.80, 1,665.77 and 1,101.80 is: 1,665.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.80 : 1,665.77 = 1,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.80/1,665.77 = 1,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.80x = 1,665.77 × 1,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.80x = 1,835,345.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,835,345.39/1,101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.77

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