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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.73, 1,649.64 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.73, 1,649.64 and 660.56 is: 989.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.73 : 1,649.64 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.73/1,649.64 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.73x = 1,649.64 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.73x = 1,089,686.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,686.20/1,100.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.97

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