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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.15, 1,662.63 and 523.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.15, 1,662.63 and 523.14 is: 784.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.15 : 1,662.63 = 523.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.15/1,662.63 = 523.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.15x = 1,662.63 × 523.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.15x = 869,788.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,788.26/1,108.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.90

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