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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.79, 1,523.37 and 661.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.79, 1,523.37 and 661.60 is: 913.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.79 : 1,523.37 = 661.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.79/1,523.37 = 661.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.79x = 1,523.37 × 661.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.79x = 1,007,865.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,865.98/1,103.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.09

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