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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.76, 1,523.09 and 631.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.76, 1,523.09 and 631.56 is: 871.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.76 : 1,523.09 = 631.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.76/1,523.09 = 631.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.76x = 1,523.09 × 631.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.76x = 961,922.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,922.72/1,103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.50

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