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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.98, 1,661.84 and 1,106.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.98, 1,661.84 and 1,106.52 is: 1,649.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.98 : 1,661.84 = 1,106.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.98/1,661.84 = 1,106.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.98x = 1,661.84 × 1,106.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.98x = 1,838,853.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,853.66/1,114.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,649.23

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