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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.94, 1,655.94 and 668.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.94, 1,655.94 and 668.16 is: 1,002.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.94 : 1,655.94 = 668.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.94/1,655.94 = 668.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.94x = 1,655.94 × 668.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.94x = 1,106,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,432.87/1,103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.26

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