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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.83, 1,523.21 and 661.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.83, 1,523.21 and 661.70 is: 913.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.83 : 1,523.21 = 661.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.83/1,523.21 = 661.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.83x = 1,523.21 × 661.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.83x = 1,007,908.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,908.56/1,103.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.10

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