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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.28, 1,652.86 and 517.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.28, 1,652.86 and 517.12 is: 775.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.28 : 1,652.86 = 517.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.28/1,652.86 = 517.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.28x = 1,652.86 × 517.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.28x = 854,726.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,726.96/1,102.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.42

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