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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.32, 1,523.52 and 662.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.32, 1,523.52 and 662.27 is: 913.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.32 : 1,523.52 = 662.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.32/1,523.52 = 662.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.32x = 1,523.52 × 662.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.32x = 1,008,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,973.97/1,104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.67

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