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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.64, 1,653.39 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.64, 1,653.39 and 634.56 is: 950.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.64 : 1,653.39 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.64/1,653.39 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.64x = 1,653.39 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.64x = 1,049,175.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,175.16/1,103.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.65

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