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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.41, 1,661.92 and 530.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.41, 1,661.92 and 530.69 is: 796.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.41 : 1,661.92 = 530.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.41/1,661.92 = 530.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.41x = 1,661.92 × 530.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.41x = 881,954.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,954.69/1,107.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.42

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