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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.04, 1,657.96 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.04, 1,657.96 and 520.56 is: 781.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.04 : 1,657.96 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.04/1,657.96 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.04x = 1,657.96 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.04x = 863,067.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,067.66/1,105.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.03

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