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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.16, 1,658.40 and 618.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.16, 1,658.40 and 618.72 is: 927.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.16 : 1,658.40 = 618.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.16/1,658.40 = 618.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.16x = 1,658.40 × 618.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.16x = 1,026,085.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,085.25/1,106.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.61

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