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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.99, 1,527.78 and 665.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.99, 1,527.78 and 665.12 is: 917.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.99 : 1,527.78 = 665.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.99/1,527.78 = 665.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.99x = 1,527.78 × 665.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.99x = 1,016,157.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,157.03/1,106.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.95

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