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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.21, 1,523.95 and 662.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.21, 1,523.95 and 662.14 is: 913.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.21 : 1,523.95 = 662.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.21/1,523.95 = 662.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.21x = 1,523.95 × 662.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.21x = 1,009,064.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,064.87/1,104.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.84

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