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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.06, 1,654.92 and 518.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.06, 1,654.92 and 518.58 is: 777.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.06 : 1,654.92 = 518.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.06/1,654.92 = 518.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.06x = 1,654.92 × 518.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.06x = 858,208.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,208.41/1,104.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.32

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