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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,107.95, 1,661.93 and 529.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,107.95, 1,661.93 and 529.07 is: 793.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,107.95 : 1,661.93 = 529.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,107.95/1,661.93 = 529.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,107.95x = 1,661.93 × 529.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,107.95x = 879,266.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,266.35/1,107.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.60

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