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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.23, 1,522.95 and 710.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.23, 1,522.95 and 710.44 is: 980.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.23 : 1,522.95 = 710.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.23/1,522.95 = 710.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.23x = 1,522.95 × 710.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.23x = 1,081,964.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,964.60/1,103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.72

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