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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.10, 1,656.48 and 391.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.10, 1,656.48 and 391.78 is: 587.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.10 : 1,656.48 = 391.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.10/1,656.48 = 391.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.10x = 1,656.48 × 391.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.10x = 648,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,975.73/1,104.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.79

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