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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.86, 1,527.51 and 664.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.86, 1,527.51 and 664.96 is: 917.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.86 : 1,527.51 = 664.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.86/1,527.51 = 664.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.86x = 1,527.51 × 664.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.86x = 1,015,733.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,733.05/1,106.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.67

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