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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.14, 1,523.53 and 631.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.14, 1,523.53 and 631.96 is: 872.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.14 : 1,523.53 = 631.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.14/1,523.53 = 631.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.14x = 1,523.53 × 631.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.14x = 962,810.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,810.02/1,104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.00

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