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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.62, 1,523.13 and 661.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.62, 1,523.13 and 661.77 is: 913.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.62 : 1,523.13 = 661.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.62/1,523.13 = 661.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.62x = 1,523.13 × 661.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.62x = 1,007,957.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,957.93/1,103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.32

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