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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.10, 1,662.35 and 965.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.10, 1,662.35 and 965.30 is: 1,450.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.10 : 1,662.35 = 965.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.10/1,662.35 = 965.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.10x = 1,662.35 × 965.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.10x = 1,604,666.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,666.46/1,106.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.74

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