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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.94, 1,512.41 and 1,062.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.94, 1,512.41 and 1,062.43 is: 1,455.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.94 : 1,512.41 = 1,062.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.94/1,512.41 = 1,062.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.94x = 1,512.41 × 1,062.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.94x = 1,606,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,829.76/1,103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.54

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