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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.51, 1,659.77 and 667.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.51, 1,659.77 and 667.85 is: 1,001.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.51 : 1,659.77 = 667.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.51/1,659.77 = 667.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.51x = 1,659.77 × 667.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.51x = 1,108,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108,474.06/1,106.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.78

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