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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.38, 1,527.98 and 665.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.38, 1,527.98 and 665.39 is: 918.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.38 : 1,527.98 = 665.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.38/1,527.98 = 665.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.38x = 1,527.98 × 665.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.38x = 1,016,691.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,691.65/1,107.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.11

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