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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.56, 1,522.82 and 637.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.56, 1,522.82 and 637.72 is: 880.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.56 : 1,522.82 = 637.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.56/1,522.82 = 637.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.56x = 1,522.82 × 637.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.56x = 971,132.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,132.77/1,103.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.00

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