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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.40, 1,647.33 and 1,012.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.40, 1,647.33 and 1,012.20 is: 1,511.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.40 : 1,647.33 = 1,012.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.40/1,647.33 = 1,012.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.40x = 1,647.33 × 1,012.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.40x = 1,667,427.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,427.43/1,103.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,511.17

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