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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.32, 1,656.48 and 525.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.32, 1,656.48 and 525.44 is: 788.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.32 : 1,656.48 = 525.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.32/1,656.48 = 525.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.32x = 1,656.48 × 525.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.32x = 870,380.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,380.85/1,104.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 788.16

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