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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.26, 1,649.40 and 605.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.26, 1,649.40 and 605.92 is: 908.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.26 : 1,649.40 = 605.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.26/1,649.40 = 605.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.26x = 1,649.40 × 605.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.26x = 999,404.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,404.45/1,100.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.33

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