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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.58, 1,522.98 and 631.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.58, 1,522.98 and 631.55 is: 871.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.58 : 1,522.98 = 631.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.58/1,522.98 = 631.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.58x = 1,522.98 × 631.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.58x = 961,830.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,830.40/1,103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.55

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