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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.63, 1,522.80 and 661.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.63, 1,522.80 and 661.64 is: 912.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.63 : 1,522.80 = 661.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.63/1,522.80 = 661.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.63x = 1,522.80 × 661.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.63x = 1,007,537.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,537.78/1,103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.93

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