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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.53, 1,527.50 and 665.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.53, 1,527.50 and 665.34 is: 917.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.53 : 1,527.50 = 665.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.53/1,527.50 = 665.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.53x = 1,527.50 × 665.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.53x = 1,016,303.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,303.52/1,107.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.63

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