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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107, 1,658.46 and 618.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107, 1,658.46 and 618.56 is: 926.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107 : 1,658.46 = 618.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107/1,658.46 = 618.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107x = 1,658.46 × 618.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107x = 1,025,857.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,857.02/1,107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.70

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