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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.70, 1,661.55 and 621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.70, 1,661.55 and 621.70 is: 932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.70 : 1,661.55 = 621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.70/1,661.55 = 621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.70x = 1,661.55 × 621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.70x = 1,032,985.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,985.64/1,107.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.55

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