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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.32, 1,522.58 and 637.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.32, 1,522.58 and 637.57 is: 879.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.32 : 1,522.58 = 637.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.32/1,522.58 = 637.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.32x = 1,522.58 × 637.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.32x = 970,748.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,748.14/1,103.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.84

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