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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.48, 1,521.76 and 637.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.48, 1,521.76 and 637.04 is: 879.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.48 : 1,521.76 = 637.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.48/1,521.76 = 637.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.48x = 1,521.76 × 637.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.48x = 969,421.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,421.99/1,102.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.31

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