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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.26, 1,522.40 and 661.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.26, 1,522.40 and 661.15 is: 912.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.26 : 1,522.40 = 661.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.26/1,522.40 = 661.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.26x = 1,522.40 × 661.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.26x = 1,006,534.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,534.76/1,103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.33

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