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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.66, 1,661.50 and 522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.66, 1,661.50 and 522.48 is: 783.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.66 : 1,661.50 = 522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.66/1,661.50 = 522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.66x = 1,661.50 × 522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.66x = 868,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,090.91/1,107.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.71

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