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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.76, 1,648.94 and 668.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.76, 1,648.94 and 668.76 is: 1,001.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.76 : 1,648.94 = 668.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.76/1,648.94 = 668.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.76x = 1,648.94 × 668.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.76x = 1,102,745.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,745.11/1,100.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.80

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