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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.72, 1,521.89 and 683.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.72, 1,521.89 and 683.35 is: 943.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.72 : 1,521.89 = 683.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.72/1,521.89 = 683.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.72x = 1,521.89 × 683.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.72x = 1,039,983.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,983.53/1,102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.11

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