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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.22, 1,483.17 and 660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.22, 1,483.17 and 660.50 is: 911.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.22 : 1,483.17 = 660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.22/1,483.17 = 660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.22x = 1,483.17 × 660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.22x = 979,633.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,633.79/1,075.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.10

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