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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.32, 1,660.62 and 522.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.32, 1,660.62 and 522.24 is: 783.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.32 : 1,660.62 = 522.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.32/1,660.62 = 522.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.32x = 1,660.62 × 522.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.32x = 867,242.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,242.19/1,107.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.19

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