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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.86, 1,524.66 and 662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.86, 1,524.66 and 662.60 is: 914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.86 : 1,524.66 = 662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.86/1,524.66 = 662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.86x = 1,524.66 × 662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.86x = 1,010,239.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,239.72/1,104.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.36

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