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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.64, 1,523.27 and 763.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.64, 1,523.27 and 763.44 is: 1,053.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.64 : 1,523.27 = 763.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.64/1,523.27 = 763.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.64x = 1,523.27 × 763.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.64x = 1,162,917.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,917.15/1,103.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,053.71

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