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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.50, 1,524.15 and 662.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.50, 1,524.15 and 662.32 is: 913.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.50 : 1,524.15 = 662.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.50/1,524.15 = 662.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.50x = 1,524.15 × 662.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.50x = 1,009,475.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,475.03/1,104.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.97

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