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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.61, 1,652.42 and 524.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.61, 1,652.42 and 524.89 is: 787.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.61 : 1,652.42 = 524.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.61/1,652.42 = 524.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.61x = 1,652.42 × 524.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.61x = 867,338.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,338.73/1,101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.34

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