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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.07, 1,522.23 and 637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.07, 1,522.23 and 637.32 is: 879.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.07 : 1,522.23 = 637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.07/1,522.23 = 637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.07x = 1,522.23 × 637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.07x = 970,147.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,147.62/1,103.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.50

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