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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.08, 1,522.28 and 631.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.08, 1,522.28 and 631.05 is: 870.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.08 : 1,522.28 = 631.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.08/1,522.28 = 631.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.08x = 1,522.28 × 631.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.08x = 960,634.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,634.79/1,103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.87

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