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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.08, 1,659.11 and 521.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.08, 1,659.11 and 521.99 is: 782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.08 : 1,659.11 = 521.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.08/1,659.11 = 521.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.08x = 1,659.11 × 521.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.08x = 866,027.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,027.92/1,107.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.27

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