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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.70, 1,522.72 and 661.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.70, 1,522.72 and 661.74 is: 912.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.70 : 1,522.72 = 661.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.70/1,522.72 = 661.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.70x = 1,522.72 × 661.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.70x = 1,007,644.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,644.73/1,103.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.97

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