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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.77, 1,523.37 and 684.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.77, 1,523.37 and 684.19 is: 944.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.77 : 1,523.37 = 684.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.77/1,523.37 = 684.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.77x = 1,523.37 × 684.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.77x = 1,042,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,274.52/1,103.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.29

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