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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.88, 1,520.56 and 660.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.88, 1,520.56 and 660.09 is: 910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.88 : 1,520.56 = 660.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.88/1,520.56 = 660.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.88x = 1,520.56 × 660.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.88x = 1,003,706.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,706.45/1,101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.90

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