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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.72, 1,524.57 and 662.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.72, 1,524.57 and 662.92 is: 914.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.72 : 1,524.57 = 662.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.72/1,524.57 = 662.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.72x = 1,524.57 × 662.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.72x = 1,010,667.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,667.94/1,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.86

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