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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.25, 1,650.78 and 664.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.25, 1,650.78 and 664.71 is: 994.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.25 : 1,650.78 = 664.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.25/1,650.78 = 664.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.25x = 1,650.78 × 664.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.25x = 1,097,289.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,289.97/1,103.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.60

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