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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.47, 1,655.19 and 518.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.47, 1,655.19 and 518.34 is: 777.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.47 : 1,655.19 = 518.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.47/1,655.19 = 518.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.47x = 1,655.19 × 518.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.47x = 857,948.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,948.08/1,103.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.50

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