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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.47, 1,527.82 and 665.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.47, 1,527.82 and 665.11 is: 917.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.47 : 1,527.82 = 665.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.47/1,527.82 = 665.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.47x = 1,527.82 × 665.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.47x = 1,016,165.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,165.74/1,107.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.56

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