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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.33, 1,656.51 and 663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.33, 1,656.51 and 663.58 is: 997.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.33 : 1,656.51 = 663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.33/1,656.51 = 663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.33x = 1,656.51 × 663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.33x = 1,099,226.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099,226.91/1,102.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.18

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