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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.80, 1,654.60 and 526

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.80, 1,654.60 and 526 is: 788.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.80 : 1,654.60 = 526 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.80/1,654.60 = 526/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.80x = 1,654.60 × 526
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.80x = 870,319.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,319.60/1,103.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.48

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