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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.47, 1,522.73 and 631.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.47, 1,522.73 and 631.34 is: 871.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.47 : 1,522.73 = 631.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.47/1,522.73 = 631.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.47x = 1,522.73 × 631.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.47x = 961,354.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,354.32/1,103.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.21

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