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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.26, 1,518.32 and 602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.26, 1,518.32 and 602.88 is: 831.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.26 : 1,518.32 = 602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.26/1,518.32 = 602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.26x = 1,518.32 × 602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.26x = 915,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,364.76/1,100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.95

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