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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.89, 1,651.94 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.89, 1,651.94 and 662.28 is: 993.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.89 : 1,651.94 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.89/1,651.94 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.89x = 1,651.94 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.89x = 1,094,046.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,046.82/1,100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.78

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