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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.66, 1,649.94 and 661.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.66, 1,649.94 and 661.94 is: 991.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.66 : 1,649.94 = 661.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.66/1,649.94 = 661.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.66x = 1,649.94 × 661.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.66x = 1,092,162.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,162.27/1,101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.38

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