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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.02, 2,295.09 and 1,102.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.02, 2,295.09 and 1,102.54 is: 1,521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.02 : 2,295.09 = 1,102.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.02/2,295.09 = 1,102.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.02x = 2,295.09 × 1,102.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.02x = 2,530,428.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530,428.53/1,663.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.59

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