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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.23, 1,656.31 and 519.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.23, 1,656.31 and 519.09 is: 778.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.23 : 1,656.31 = 519.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.23/1,656.31 = 519.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.23x = 1,656.31 × 519.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.23x = 859,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,771.24/1,104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.62

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