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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.90, 1,658.65 and 992.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.90, 1,658.65 and 992.70 is: 1,486.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.90 : 1,658.65 = 992.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.90/1,658.65 = 992.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.90x = 1,658.65 × 992.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.90x = 1,646,541.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,541.86/1,107.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.18

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