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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.51, 1,661.27 and 668.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.51, 1,661.27 and 668.85 is: 1,003.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.51 : 1,661.27 = 668.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.51/1,661.27 = 668.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.51x = 1,661.27 × 668.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.51x = 1,111,140.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,140.44/1,107.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.28

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