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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.78, 1,523.97 and 690.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.78, 1,523.97 and 690.06 is: 951.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.78 : 1,523.97 = 690.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.78/1,523.97 = 690.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.78x = 1,523.97 × 690.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.78x = 1,051,630.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,630.74/1,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.89

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