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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.14, 1,527.93 and 665.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.14, 1,527.93 and 665.02 is: 917.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.14 : 1,527.93 = 665.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.14/1,527.93 = 665.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.14x = 1,527.93 × 665.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.14x = 1,016,104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,104.01/1,107.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.77

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