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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.48, 1,522.11 and 823.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.48, 1,522.11 and 823.42 is: 1,135.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.48 : 1,522.11 = 823.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.48/1,522.11 = 823.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.48x = 1,522.11 × 823.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.48x = 1,253,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,335.82/1,103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.80

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