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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.43, 1,518.57 and 603.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.43, 1,518.57 and 603.06 is: 832.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.43 : 1,518.57 = 603.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.43/1,518.57 = 603.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.43x = 1,518.57 × 603.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.43x = 915,788.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,788.82/1,100.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.21

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