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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.42, 1,522.35 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.42, 1,522.35 and 660.56 is: 911.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.42 : 1,522.35 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.42/1,522.35 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.42x = 1,522.35 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.42x = 1,005,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,595.90/1,103.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.34

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