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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107, 1,656.32 and 660.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107, 1,656.32 and 660.61 is: 988.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107 : 1,656.32 = 660.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107/1,656.32 = 660.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107x = 1,656.32 × 660.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107x = 1,094,181.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,181.56/1,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.42

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