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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.60, 1,527.21 and 658.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.60, 1,527.21 and 658.60 is: 908.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.60 : 1,527.21 = 658.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.60/1,527.21 = 658.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.60x = 1,527.21 × 658.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.60x = 1,005,816.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,816.69/1,106.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.93

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