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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.62, 1,524.20 and 662.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.62, 1,524.20 and 662.28 is: 913.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.62 : 1,524.20 = 662.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.62/1,524.20 = 662.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.62x = 1,524.20 × 662.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.62x = 1,009,447.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,447.18/1,104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.84

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