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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.63, 1,521.75 and 704.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.63, 1,521.75 and 704.76 is: 971.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.63 : 1,521.75 = 704.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.63/1,521.75 = 704.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.63x = 1,521.75 × 704.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.63x = 1,072,468.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,468.53/1,103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.77

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