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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.63, 1,523.21 and 637.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.63, 1,523.21 and 637.88 is: 880.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.63 : 1,523.21 = 637.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.63/1,523.21 = 637.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.63x = 1,523.21 × 637.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.63x = 971,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,614.39/1,103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.38

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