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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.78, 1,662.08 and 530.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.78, 1,662.08 and 530.26 is: 795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.78 : 1,662.08 = 530.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.78/1,662.08 = 530.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.78x = 1,662.08 × 530.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.78x = 881,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,334.54/1,107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.59

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