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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.83, 1,660.11 and 521.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.83, 1,660.11 and 521.66 is: 782.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.83 : 1,660.11 = 521.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.83/1,660.11 = 521.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.83x = 1,660.11 × 521.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.83x = 866,008.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,008.77/1,106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.42

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