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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.84, 1,660.80 and 531.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.84, 1,660.80 and 531.12 is: 796.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.84 : 1,660.80 = 531.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.84/1,660.80 = 531.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.84x = 1,660.80 × 531.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.84x = 882,084.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,084.10/1,107.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796.22

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