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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.27, 1,522.54 and 631.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.27, 1,522.54 and 631.21 is: 871.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.27 : 1,522.54 = 631.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.27/1,522.54 = 631.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.27x = 1,522.54 × 631.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.27x = 961,031.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,031.70/1,103.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.08

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