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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.18, 1,655.01 and 519.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.18, 1,655.01 and 519.54 is: 778.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.18 : 1,655.01 = 519.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.18/1,655.01 = 519.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.18x = 1,655.01 × 519.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.18x = 859,843.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,843.90/1,104.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.72

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