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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.20, 1,661.37 and 522.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.20, 1,661.37 and 522.87 is: 783.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.20 : 1,661.37 = 522.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.20/1,661.37 = 522.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.20x = 1,661.37 × 522.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.20x = 868,680.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,680.53/1,108.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.87

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