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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.02, 1,649.35 and 662.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.02, 1,649.35 and 662.38 is: 992.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.02 : 1,649.35 = 662.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.02/1,649.35 = 662.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.02x = 1,649.35 × 662.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.02x = 1,092,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,493.79/1,101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.26

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