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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.86, 1,655.79 and 527.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.86, 1,655.79 and 527.14 is: 790.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.86 : 1,655.79 = 527.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.86/1,655.79 = 527.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.86x = 1,655.79 × 527.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.86x = 872,833.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,833.14/1,103.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.71

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