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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.59, 1,523.01 and 637.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.59, 1,523.01 and 637.75 is: 880.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.59 : 1,523.01 = 637.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.59/1,523.01 = 637.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.59x = 1,523.01 × 637.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.59x = 971,299.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,299.63/1,103.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.13

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