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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.69, 1,521.38 and 823.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.69, 1,521.38 and 823.94 is: 1,135.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.69 : 1,521.38 = 823.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.69/1,521.38 = 823.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.69x = 1,521.38 × 823.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.69x = 1,253,526.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,526.00/1,103.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.76

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