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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.14, 1,660.70 and 648.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.14, 1,660.70 and 648.11 is: 972.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.14 : 1,660.70 = 648.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.14/1,660.70 = 648.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.14x = 1,660.70 × 648.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.14x = 1,076,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,322.05/1,107.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.17

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