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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.86, 1,529.54 and 660.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.86, 1,529.54 and 660.56 is: 911.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.86 : 1,529.54 = 660.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.86/1,529.54 = 660.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.86x = 1,529.54 × 660.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.86x = 1,010,352.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,352.94/1,108.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.16

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