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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.56, 1,653.64 and 831.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.56, 1,653.64 and 831.76 is: 1,245.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.56 : 1,653.64 = 831.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.56/1,653.64 = 831.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.56x = 1,653.64 × 831.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.56x = 1,375,431.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,431.61/1,104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,245.23

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