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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.31, 1,661.99 and 607.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.31, 1,661.99 and 607.87 is: 911.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.31 : 1,661.99 = 607.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.31/1,661.99 = 607.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.31x = 1,661.99 × 607.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.31x = 1,010,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,271.23/1,108.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.55

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