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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.42, 1,527.08 and 658.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.42, 1,527.08 and 658.39 is: 908.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.42 : 1,527.08 = 658.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.42/1,527.08 = 658.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.42x = 1,527.08 × 658.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.42x = 1,005,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,414.20/1,106.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.71

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