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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.32, 1,522.41 and 710.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.32, 1,522.41 and 710.88 is: 980.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.32 : 1,522.41 = 710.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.32/1,522.41 = 710.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.32x = 1,522.41 × 710.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.32x = 1,082,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,243.21/1,103.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.90

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