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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.92, 1,522.17 and 637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.92, 1,522.17 and 637.08 is: 879.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.92 : 1,522.17 = 637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.92/1,522.17 = 637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.92x = 1,522.17 × 637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.92x = 969,744.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,744.06/1,102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.25

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