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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.67, 1,522.95 and 661.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.67, 1,522.95 and 661.56 is: 912.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.67 : 1,522.95 = 661.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.67/1,522.95 = 661.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.67x = 1,522.95 × 661.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.67x = 1,007,522.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,522.80/1,103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.88

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