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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.72, 1,522.88 and 637.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.72, 1,522.88 and 637.70 is: 879.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.72 : 1,522.88 = 637.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.72/1,522.88 = 637.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.72x = 1,522.88 × 637.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.72x = 971,129.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,129.77/1,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.87

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