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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.52, 1,653.76 and 525.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.52, 1,653.76 and 525.36 is: 787.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.52 : 1,653.76 = 525.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.52/1,653.76 = 525.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.52x = 1,653.76 × 525.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.52x = 868,819.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,819.35/1,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.32

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