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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.44, 1,661.80 and 530.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.44, 1,661.80 and 530.16 is: 795.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.44 : 1,661.80 = 530.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.44/1,661.80 = 530.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.44x = 1,661.80 × 530.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.44x = 881,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,019.89/1,107.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.55

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