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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.63, 1,657.14 and 527.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.63, 1,657.14 and 527.50 is: 791.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.63 : 1,657.14 = 527.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.63/1,657.14 = 527.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.63x = 1,657.14 × 527.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.63x = 874,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,141.35/1,104.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.34

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