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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.53, 1,658.70 and 520.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.53, 1,658.70 and 520.71 is: 781.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.53 : 1,658.70 = 520.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.53/1,658.70 = 520.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.53x = 1,658.70 × 520.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.53x = 863,701.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,701.68/1,105.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.26

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