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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.83, 1,654.97 and 525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.83, 1,654.97 and 525.75 is: 788.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.83 : 1,654.97 = 525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.83/1,654.97 = 525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.83x = 1,654.97 × 525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.83x = 870,097.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,097.85/1,102.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.97

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