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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.22, 1,527.97 and 665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.22, 1,527.97 and 665.13 is: 917.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.22 : 1,527.97 = 665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.22/1,527.97 = 665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.22x = 1,527.97 × 665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.22x = 1,016,298.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,298.69/1,107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.88

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