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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.67, 1,523.07 and 683.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.67, 1,523.07 and 683.93 is: 943.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.67 : 1,523.07 = 683.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.67/1,523.07 = 683.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.67x = 1,523.07 × 683.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.67x = 1,041,673.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,673.27/1,103.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.83

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