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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.08, 1,656.12 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.08, 1,656.12 and 526.64 is: 789.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.08 : 1,656.12 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.08/1,656.12 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.08x = 1,656.12 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.08x = 872,179.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,179.04/1,104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.96

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