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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.65, 1,522.46 and 771.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.65, 1,522.46 and 771.35 is: 1,064.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.65 : 1,522.46 = 771.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.65/1,522.46 = 771.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.65x = 1,522.46 × 771.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.65x = 1,174,343.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,343.84/1,103.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.06

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