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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.17, 1,519.57 and 603.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.17, 1,519.57 and 603.81 is: 833.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.17 : 1,519.57 = 603.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.17/1,519.57 = 603.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.17x = 1,519.57 × 603.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.17x = 917,531.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,531.56/1,101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.23

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