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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.49, 1,530.33 and 666.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.49, 1,530.33 and 666.50 is: 920.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.49 : 1,530.33 = 666.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.49/1,530.33 = 666.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.49x = 1,530.33 × 666.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.49x = 1,019,964.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,964.95/1,108.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.14

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