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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.18, 1,519.59 and 603.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.18, 1,519.59 and 603.80 is: 833.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.18 : 1,519.59 = 603.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.18/1,519.59 = 603.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.18x = 1,519.59 × 603.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.18x = 917,523.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,523.13/1,101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.22

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