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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.91, 1,656.64 and 512.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.91, 1,656.64 and 512.10 is: 767.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.91 : 1,656.64 = 512.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.91/1,656.64 = 512.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.91x = 1,656.64 × 512.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.91x = 848,360.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,360.73/1,105.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 767.11

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