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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.54, 1,662.81 and 523.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.54, 1,662.81 and 523.35 is: 785.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.54 : 1,662.81 = 523.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.54/1,662.81 = 523.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.54x = 1,662.81 × 523.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.54x = 870,231.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,231.61/1,108.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 785.03

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