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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.56, 1,655.16 and 526.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.56, 1,655.16 and 526.64 is: 789.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.56 : 1,655.16 = 526.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.56/1,655.16 = 526.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.56x = 1,655.16 × 526.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.56x = 871,673.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,673.46/1,104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.16

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