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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.25, 1,655.48 and 526.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.25, 1,655.48 and 526.13 is: 789.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.25 : 1,655.48 = 526.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.25/1,655.48 = 526.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.25x = 1,655.48 × 526.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.25x = 870,990.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,990.73/1,103.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.48

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