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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.82, 1,524.26 and 685.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.82, 1,524.26 and 685.50 is: 945.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.82 : 1,524.26 = 685.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.82/1,524.26 = 685.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.82x = 1,524.26 × 685.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.82x = 1,044,880.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,880.23/1,104.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.75

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