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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.26, 1,529.36 and 665.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.26, 1,529.36 and 665.90 is: 918.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.26 : 1,529.36 = 665.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.26/1,529.36 = 665.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.26x = 1,529.36 × 665.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.26x = 1,018,400.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,400.82/1,108.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.92

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