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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.52, 1,523.04 and 841.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.52, 1,523.04 and 841.04 is: 1,160.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.52 : 1,523.04 = 841.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.52/1,523.04 = 841.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.52x = 1,523.04 × 841.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.52x = 1,280,937.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,280,937.56/1,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,160.77

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