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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.72, 1,652.94 and 666.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.72, 1,652.94 and 666.15 is: 996.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.72 : 1,652.94 = 666.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.72/1,652.94 = 666.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.72x = 1,652.94 × 666.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.72x = 1,101,105.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,105.98/1,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 996.73

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