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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.40, 1,524.22 and 632.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.40, 1,524.22 and 632.44 is: 872.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.40 : 1,524.22 = 632.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.40/1,524.22 = 632.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.40x = 1,524.22 × 632.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.40x = 963,978.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,978.02/1,104.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.85

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