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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.44, 1,656.62 and 519.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.44, 1,656.62 and 519.23 is: 778.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.44 : 1,656.62 = 519.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.44/1,656.62 = 519.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.44x = 1,656.62 × 519.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.44x = 860,166.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,166.80/1,104.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.83

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