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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.04, 1,652.24 and 518.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.04, 1,652.24 and 518.54 is: 776.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.04 : 1,652.24 = 518.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.04/1,652.24 = 518.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.04x = 1,652.24 × 518.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.04x = 856,741.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,741.68/1,103.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.71

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