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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.86, 1,650.49 and 661.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.86, 1,650.49 and 661.71 is: 991.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.86 : 1,650.49 = 661.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.86/1,650.49 = 661.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.86x = 1,650.49 × 661.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.86x = 1,092,145.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,092,145.74/1,101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.18

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