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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.69, 1,655.49 and 518.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.69, 1,655.49 and 518.48 is: 777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.69 : 1,655.49 = 518.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.69/1,655.49 = 518.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.69x = 1,655.49 × 518.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.69x = 858,338.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,338.46/1,103.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.70

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