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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.38, 1,522.72 and 637.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.38, 1,522.72 and 637.78 is: 880.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.38 : 1,522.72 = 637.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.38/1,522.72 = 637.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.38x = 1,522.72 × 637.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.38x = 971,160.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,160.36/1,103.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.17

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