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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.71, 1,527.21 and 658.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.71, 1,527.21 and 658.87 is: 909.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.71 : 1,527.21 = 658.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.71/1,527.21 = 658.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.71x = 1,527.21 × 658.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.71x = 1,006,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,229.03/1,106.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.21

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