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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.36, 1,523.97 and 662.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.36, 1,523.97 and 662.03 is: 913.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.36 : 1,523.97 = 662.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.36/1,523.97 = 662.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.36x = 1,523.97 × 662.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.36x = 1,008,906.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,906.24/1,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.57

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