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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.27, 1,518.39 and 602.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.27, 1,518.39 and 602.91 is: 832.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.27 : 1,518.39 = 602.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.27/1,518.39 = 602.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.27x = 1,518.39 × 602.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.27x = 915,449.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,449.50/1,100.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.02

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