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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.08, 1,652.78 and 663.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.08, 1,652.78 and 663.39 is: 995.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.08 : 1,652.78 = 663.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.08/1,652.78 = 663.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.08x = 1,652.78 × 663.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.08x = 1,096,434.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,434.41/1,101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.79

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