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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.06, 1,522.42 and 660.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.06, 1,522.42 and 660.98 is: 912.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.06 : 1,522.42 = 660.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.06/1,522.42 = 660.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.06x = 1,522.42 × 660.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.06x = 1,006,289.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,289.17/1,103.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.27

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