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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.78, 1,662.48 and 531.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.78, 1,662.48 and 531.06 is: 796.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.78 : 1,662.48 = 531.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.78/1,662.48 = 531.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.78x = 1,662.48 × 531.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.78x = 882,876.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,876.63/1,107.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.98

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