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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.52, 1,522.08 and 755.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.52, 1,522.08 and 755.04 is: 1,041.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.52 : 1,522.08 = 755.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.52/1,522.08 = 755.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.52x = 1,522.08 × 755.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.52x = 1,149,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,231.28/1,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,041.42

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