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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.86, 1,661.60 and 875.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.86, 1,661.60 and 875.92 is: 1,314.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.86 : 1,661.60 = 875.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.86/1,661.60 = 875.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.86x = 1,661.60 × 875.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.86x = 1,455,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,428.67/1,106.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,314.92

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