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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.28, 1,522.44 and 637.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.28, 1,522.44 and 637.44 is: 879.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.28 : 1,522.44 = 637.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.28/1,522.44 = 637.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.28x = 1,522.44 × 637.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.28x = 970,464.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,464.15/1,103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.62

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