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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104, 1,523.50 and 631.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104, 1,523.50 and 631.92 is: 872.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104 : 1,523.50 = 631.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104/1,523.50 = 631.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104x = 1,523.50 × 631.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104x = 962,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,730.12/1,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.04

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