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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.88, 1,521.44 and 660.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.88, 1,521.44 and 660.69 is: 911.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.88 : 1,521.44 = 660.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.88/1,521.44 = 660.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.88x = 1,521.44 × 660.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.88x = 1,005,200.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,200.19/1,102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.44

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