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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.54, 1,654.56 and 517.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.54, 1,654.56 and 517.94 is: 776.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.54 : 1,654.56 = 517.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.54/1,654.56 = 517.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.54x = 1,654.56 × 517.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.54x = 856,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,962.81/1,103.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.56

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