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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.44, 1,656.65 and 519.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.44, 1,656.65 and 519.41 is: 779.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.44 : 1,656.65 = 519.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.44/1,656.65 = 519.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.44x = 1,656.65 × 519.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.44x = 860,486.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,486.02/1,104.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.12

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