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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.50, 1,522.83 and 637.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.50, 1,522.83 and 637.75 is: 880.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.50 : 1,522.83 = 637.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.50/1,522.83 = 637.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.50x = 1,522.83 × 637.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.50x = 971,184.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,184.83/1,103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.10

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