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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.90, 1,523.56 and 661.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.90, 1,523.56 and 661.95 is: 913.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.90 : 1,523.56 = 661.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.90/1,523.56 = 661.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.90x = 1,523.56 × 661.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.90x = 1,008,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,520.54/1,103.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.60

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