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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.67, 1,522.74 and 711.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.67, 1,522.74 and 711.21 is: 981.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.67 : 1,522.74 = 711.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.67/1,522.74 = 711.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.67x = 1,522.74 × 711.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.67x = 1,082,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,987.92/1,103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.26

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