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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.64, 1,529.25 and 660.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.64, 1,529.25 and 660.21 is: 910.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.64 : 1,529.25 = 660.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.64/1,529.25 = 660.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.64x = 1,529.25 × 660.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.64x = 1,009,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,626.53/1,108.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.69

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