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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.76, 1,521.48 and 660.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.76, 1,521.48 and 660.50 is: 911.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.76 : 1,521.48 = 660.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.76/1,521.48 = 660.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.76x = 1,521.48 × 660.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.76x = 1,004,946.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,946.67/1,102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.30

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