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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.28, 1,661.04 and 530.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.28, 1,661.04 and 530.32 is: 795.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.28 : 1,661.04 = 530.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.28/1,661.04 = 530.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.28x = 1,661.04 × 530.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.28x = 880,882.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,882.73/1,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.54

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