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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.57, 1,656.27 and 665.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.57, 1,656.27 and 665.42 is: 997.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.57 : 1,656.27 = 665.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.57/1,656.27 = 665.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.57x = 1,656.27 × 665.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.57x = 1,102,106.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,106.90/1,104.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.77

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