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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.64, 1,660.38 and 530.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.64, 1,660.38 and 530.92 is: 795.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.64 : 1,660.38 = 530.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.64/1,660.38 = 530.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.64x = 1,660.38 × 530.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.64x = 881,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,528.95/1,107.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.86

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