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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.69, 1,523.88 and 684.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.69, 1,523.88 and 684.59 is: 945.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.69 : 1,523.88 = 684.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.69/1,523.88 = 684.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.69x = 1,523.88 × 684.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.69x = 1,043,225.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,225.39/1,103.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.21

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