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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.53, 1,651.49 and 518.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.53, 1,651.49 and 518.03 is: 775.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.53 : 1,651.49 = 518.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.53/1,651.49 = 518.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.53x = 1,651.49 × 518.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.53x = 855,521.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,521.36/1,102.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.96

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