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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.21, 1,523.81 and 662.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.21, 1,523.81 and 662.11 is: 913.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.21 : 1,523.81 = 662.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.21/1,523.81 = 662.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.21x = 1,523.81 × 662.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.21x = 1,008,920.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,920.56/1,104.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.71

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