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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.52, 1,655.28 and 718.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.52, 1,655.28 and 718.50 is: 1,077.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.52 : 1,655.28 = 718.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.52/1,655.28 = 718.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.52x = 1,655.28 × 718.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.52x = 1,189,318.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189,318.68/1,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.75

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