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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.50, 1,524.03 and 662.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.50, 1,524.03 and 662.29 is: 913.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.50 : 1,524.03 = 662.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.50/1,524.03 = 662.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.50x = 1,524.03 × 662.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.50x = 1,009,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,349.83/1,104.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.85

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