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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.16, 1,653.24 and 524.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.16, 1,653.24 and 524.90 is: 787.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.16 : 1,653.24 = 524.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.16/1,653.24 = 524.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.16x = 1,653.24 × 524.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.16x = 867,777.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,777.41/1,102.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.35

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