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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.20, 1,657.02 and 527.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.20, 1,657.02 and 527.12 is: 791.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.20 : 1,657.02 = 527.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.20/1,657.02 = 527.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.20x = 1,657.02 × 527.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.20x = 873,448.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,448.38/1,104.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.02

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