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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.36, 1,522.44 and 637.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.36, 1,522.44 and 637.52 is: 879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.36 : 1,522.44 = 637.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.36/1,522.44 = 637.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.36x = 1,522.44 × 637.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.36x = 970,585.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,585.95/1,103.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.66

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