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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.92, 1,657.20 and 520.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.92, 1,657.20 and 520.56 is: 780.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.92 : 1,657.20 = 520.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.92/1,657.20 = 520.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.92x = 1,657.20 × 520.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.92x = 862,672.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,672.03/1,105.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.05

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