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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.58, 1,529.50 and 666.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.58, 1,529.50 and 666.32 is: 919.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.58 : 1,529.50 = 666.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.58/1,529.50 = 666.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.58x = 1,529.50 × 666.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.58x = 1,019,136.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,136.44/1,108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.32

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