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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.61, 1,521.79 and 660.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.61, 1,521.79 and 660.76 is: 911.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.61 : 1,521.79 = 660.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.61/1,521.79 = 660.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.61x = 1,521.79 × 660.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.61x = 1,005,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,532.50/1,102.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.95

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