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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.15, 1,518.17 and 602.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.15, 1,518.17 and 602.78 is: 831.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.15 : 1,518.17 = 602.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.15/1,518.17 = 602.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.15x = 1,518.17 × 602.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.15x = 915,122.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,122.51/1,100.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.82

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