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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.56, 1,529.73 and 660.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.56, 1,529.73 and 660.42 is: 911.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.56 : 1,529.73 = 660.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.56/1,529.73 = 660.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.56x = 1,529.73 × 660.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.56x = 1,010,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,264.29/1,108.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.33

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