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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.55, 1,661.33 and 1,039.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.55, 1,661.33 and 1,039.89 is: 1,559.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.55 : 1,661.33 = 1,039.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.55/1,661.33 = 1,039.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.55x = 1,661.33 × 1,039.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.55x = 1,727,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,597.85/1,107.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.84

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