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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.47, 1,651.79 and 668.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.47, 1,651.79 and 668.71 is: 1,001.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.47 : 1,651.79 = 668.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.47/1,651.79 = 668.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.47x = 1,651.79 × 668.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.47x = 1,104,565.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,565.15/1,102.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.90

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