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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,109.28, 1,661.62 and 524.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,109.28, 1,661.62 and 524.78 is: 786.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,109.28 : 1,661.62 = 524.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,109.28/1,661.62 = 524.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,109.28x = 1,661.62 × 524.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,109.28x = 871,984.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,984.94/1,109.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.08

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