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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.50, 1,525.60 and 663.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.50, 1,525.60 and 663.48 is: 915.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.50 : 1,525.60 = 663.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.50/1,525.60 = 663.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.50x = 1,525.60 × 663.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.50x = 1,012,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,205.09/1,105.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.61

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