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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.22, 1,522.58 and 637.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.22, 1,522.58 and 637.47 is: 879.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.22 : 1,522.58 = 637.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.22/1,522.58 = 637.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.22x = 1,522.58 × 637.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.22x = 970,597.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,597.48/1,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.79

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