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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.57, 1,522.92 and 637.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.57, 1,522.92 and 637.82 is: 880.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.57 : 1,522.92 = 637.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.57/1,522.92 = 637.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.57x = 1,522.92 × 637.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.57x = 971,348.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,348.83/1,103.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.19

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