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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.16, 1,523.64 and 631.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.16, 1,523.64 and 631.98 is: 872.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.16 : 1,523.64 = 631.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.16/1,523.64 = 631.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.16x = 1,523.64 × 631.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.16x = 962,910.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,910.01/1,104.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.07

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