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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.94, 1,654.11 and 518.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.94, 1,654.11 and 518.31 is: 776.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.94 : 1,654.11 = 518.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.94/1,654.11 = 518.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.94x = 1,654.11 × 518.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.94x = 857,341.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,341.75/1,103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.62

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