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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.28, 1,656.84 and 609.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.28, 1,656.84 and 609.48 is: 915.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.28 : 1,656.84 = 609.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.28/1,656.84 = 609.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.28x = 1,656.84 × 609.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.28x = 1,009,810.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,810.84/1,103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.28

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