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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.76, 1,522.80 and 637.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.76, 1,522.80 and 637.76 is: 879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.76 : 1,522.80 = 637.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.76/1,522.80 = 637.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.76x = 1,522.80 × 637.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.76x = 971,180.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,180.93/1,103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.88

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