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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.08, 1,665.04 and 783.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.08, 1,665.04 and 783.68 is: 1,179.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.08 : 1,665.04 = 783.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.08/1,665.04 = 783.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.08x = 1,665.04 × 783.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.08x = 1,304,858.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,858.55/1,106.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.71

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