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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.16, 1,523.74 and 662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.16, 1,523.74 and 662 is: 913.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.16 : 1,523.74 = 662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.16/1,523.74 = 662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.16x = 1,523.74 × 662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.16x = 1,008,715.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,715.88/1,104.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.56

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