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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.46, 1,652.89 and 518.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.46, 1,652.89 and 518.97 is: 777.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.46 : 1,652.89 = 518.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.46/1,652.89 = 518.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.46x = 1,652.89 × 518.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.46x = 857,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,800.32/1,103.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.37

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