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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.73, 1,651.14 and 661.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.73, 1,651.14 and 661.56 is: 991.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.73 : 1,651.14 = 661.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.73/1,651.14 = 661.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.73x = 1,651.14 × 661.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.73x = 1,092,328.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,328.18/1,101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.47

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