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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.32, 1,657.04 and 1,023.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.32, 1,657.04 and 1,023.20 is: 1,535.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.32 : 1,657.04 = 1,023.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.32/1,657.04 = 1,023.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.32x = 1,657.04 × 1,023.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.32x = 1,695,483.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695,483.33/1,104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.32

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