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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.70, 1,523.85 and 662.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.70, 1,523.85 and 662.35 is: 913.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.70 : 1,523.85 = 662.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.70/1,523.85 = 662.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.70x = 1,523.85 × 662.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.70x = 1,009,322.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,322.05/1,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.66

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