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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.25, 1,522.49 and 1,010.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.25, 1,522.49 and 1,010.31 is: 1,394.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.25 : 1,522.49 = 1,010.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.25/1,522.49 = 1,010.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.25x = 1,522.49 × 1,010.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.25x = 1,538,181.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,181.82/1,103.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.23

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