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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.72, 1,498.65 and 660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.72, 1,498.65 and 660.34 is: 911.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.72 : 1,498.65 = 660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.72/1,498.65 = 660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.72x = 1,498.65 × 660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.72x = 989,625.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,625.87/1,085.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.49

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