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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.61, 1,522.92 and 661.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.61, 1,522.92 and 661.29 is: 912.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.61 : 1,522.92 = 661.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.61/1,522.92 = 661.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.61x = 1,522.92 × 661.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.61x = 1,007,091.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,091.77/1,103.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.54

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