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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.67, 1,523.03 and 637.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.67, 1,523.03 and 637.83 is: 880.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.67 : 1,523.03 = 637.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.67/1,523.03 = 637.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.67x = 1,523.03 × 637.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.67x = 971,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,431.04/1,103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.18

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