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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.62, 1,653.02 and 517.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.62, 1,653.02 and 517.32 is: 775.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.62 : 1,653.02 = 517.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.62/1,653.02 = 517.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.62x = 1,653.02 × 517.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.62x = 855,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,140.31/1,102.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.55

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