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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.95, 1,523.13 and 767.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.95, 1,523.13 and 767.98 is: 1,059.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.95 : 1,523.13 = 767.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.95/1,523.13 = 767.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.95x = 1,523.13 × 767.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.95x = 1,169,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,725.76/1,103.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.59

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