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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.78, 1,654.87 and 520.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.78, 1,654.87 and 520.28 is: 779.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.78 : 1,654.87 = 520.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.78/1,654.87 = 520.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.78x = 1,654.87 × 520.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.78x = 860,995.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,995.76/1,104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.34

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