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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.11, 1,524.78 and 662.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.11, 1,524.78 and 662.70 is: 914.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.11 : 1,524.78 = 662.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.11/1,524.78 = 662.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.11x = 1,524.78 × 662.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.11x = 1,010,471.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,471.71/1,105.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.36

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