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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.76, 1,523.34 and 637.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.76, 1,523.34 and 637.92 is: 880.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.76 : 1,523.34 = 637.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.76/1,523.34 = 637.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.76x = 1,523.34 × 637.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.76x = 971,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,769.05/1,103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.42

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