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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.50, 1,527.10 and 664.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.50, 1,527.10 and 664.62 is: 917.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.50 : 1,527.10 = 664.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.50/1,527.10 = 664.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.50x = 1,527.10 × 664.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.50x = 1,014,941.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,941.20/1,106.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.25

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