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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.44, 1,518.64 and 603.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.44, 1,518.64 and 603.11 is: 832.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.44 : 1,518.64 = 603.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.44/1,518.64 = 603.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.44x = 1,518.64 × 603.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.44x = 915,910.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,910.87/1,100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.31

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