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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.38, 1,521.28 and 660.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.38, 1,521.28 and 660.34 is: 911.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.38 : 1,521.28 = 660.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.38/1,521.28 = 660.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.38x = 1,521.28 × 660.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.38x = 1,004,562.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,562.04/1,102.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.27

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