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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.83, 1,661.73 and 528.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.83, 1,661.73 and 528.95 is: 793.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.83 : 1,661.73 = 528.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.83/1,661.73 = 528.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.83x = 1,661.73 × 528.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.83x = 878,963.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,963.77/1,107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.41

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