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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.06, 1,522.23 and 637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.06, 1,522.23 and 637.40 is: 879.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.06 : 1,522.23 = 637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.06/1,522.23 = 637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.06x = 1,522.23 × 637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.06x = 970,270.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,270.82/1,103.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.62

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