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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.27, 1,528.49 and 665.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.27, 1,528.49 and 665.86 is: 918.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.27 : 1,528.49 = 665.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.27/1,528.49 = 665.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.27x = 1,528.49 × 665.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.27x = 1,017,760.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,760.35/1,108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.33

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