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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.87, 1,527.68 and 658.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.87, 1,527.68 and 658.83 is: 909.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.87 : 1,527.68 = 658.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.87/1,527.68 = 658.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.87x = 1,527.68 × 658.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.87x = 1,006,488.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,488.79/1,106.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.31

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