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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.70, 1,660.05 and 863.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.70, 1,660.05 and 863.70 is: 1,295.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.70 : 1,660.05 = 863.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.70/1,660.05 = 863.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.70x = 1,660.05 × 863.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.70x = 1,433,785.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,785.19/1,106.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.55

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