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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.22, 1,522.17 and 637.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.22, 1,522.17 and 637.38 is: 879.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.22 : 1,522.17 = 637.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.22/1,522.17 = 637.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.22x = 1,522.17 × 637.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.22x = 970,200.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,200.71/1,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.43

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