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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.41, 1,520.78 and 660.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.41, 1,520.78 and 660.15 is: 910.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.41 : 1,520.78 = 660.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.41/1,520.78 = 660.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.41x = 1,520.78 × 660.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.41x = 1,003,939.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,939.62/1,102.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.68

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