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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.37, 1,524.03 and 632.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.37, 1,524.03 and 632.27 is: 872.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.37 : 1,524.03 = 632.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.37/1,524.03 = 632.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.37x = 1,524.03 × 632.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.37x = 963,587.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,587.67/1,104.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.52

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