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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.88, 1,523.16 and 631.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.88, 1,523.16 and 631.71 is: 871.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.88 : 1,523.16 = 631.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.88/1,523.16 = 631.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.88x = 1,523.16 × 631.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.88x = 962,195.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,195.40/1,103.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.65

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