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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.94, 1,653.06 and 517.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.94, 1,653.06 and 517.54 is: 776.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.94 : 1,653.06 = 517.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.94/1,653.06 = 517.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.94x = 1,653.06 × 517.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.94x = 855,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,524.67/1,101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.38

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