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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.41, 1,529.60 and 660.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.41, 1,529.60 and 660.59 is: 911.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.41 : 1,529.60 = 660.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.41/1,529.60 = 660.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.41x = 1,529.60 × 660.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.41x = 1,010,427.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,427.51/1,108.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.60

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