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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.32, 1,528.74 and 665.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.32, 1,528.74 and 665.94 is: 918.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.32 : 1,528.74 = 665.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.32/1,528.74 = 665.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.32x = 1,528.74 × 665.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.32x = 1,018,049.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,049.12/1,108.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.55

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