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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.65, 1,659.57 and 676.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.65, 1,659.57 and 676.54 is: 1,014.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.65 : 1,659.57 = 676.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.65/1,659.57 = 676.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.65x = 1,659.57 × 676.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.65x = 1,122,765.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,765.49/1,106.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.56

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