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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.25, 1,522.43 and 661.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.25, 1,522.43 and 661.07 is: 912.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.25 : 1,522.43 = 661.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.25/1,522.43 = 661.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.25x = 1,522.43 × 661.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.25x = 1,006,421.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,421.88/1,103.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.23

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