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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.27, 1,662.07 and 522.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.27, 1,662.07 and 522.94 is: 784.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.27 : 1,662.07 = 522.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.27/1,662.07 = 522.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.27x = 1,662.07 × 522.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.27x = 869,161.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,161.52/1,108.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.25

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