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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.02, 1,523.57 and 661.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.02, 1,523.57 and 661.96 is: 913.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.02 : 1,523.57 = 661.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.02/1,523.57 = 661.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.02x = 1,523.57 × 661.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.02x = 1,008,542.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,542.40/1,104.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.52

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