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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.23, 1,662.34 and 523.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.23, 1,662.34 and 523.03 is: 784.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.23 : 1,662.34 = 523.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.23/1,662.34 = 523.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.23x = 1,662.34 × 523.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.23x = 869,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,453.69/1,108.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.54

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