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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.74, 1,524.48 and 632.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.74, 1,524.48 and 632.72 is: 873.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.74 : 1,524.48 = 632.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.74/1,524.48 = 632.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.74x = 1,524.48 × 632.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.74x = 964,568.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,568.99/1,104.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.12

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