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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.97, 1,524.99 and 685.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.97, 1,524.99 and 685.60 is: 946.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.97 : 1,524.99 = 685.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.97/1,524.99 = 685.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.97x = 1,524.99 × 685.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.97x = 1,045,533.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,533.14/1,104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.21

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