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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.88, 1,650.62 and 662.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.88, 1,650.62 and 662.89 is: 993.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.88 : 1,650.62 = 662.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.88/1,650.62 = 662.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.88x = 1,650.62 × 662.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.88x = 1,094,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,173.08/1,101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.01

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