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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.22, 1,519.68 and 603.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.22, 1,519.68 and 603.86 is: 833.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.22 : 1,519.68 = 603.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.22/1,519.68 = 603.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.22x = 1,519.68 × 603.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.22x = 917,673.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,673.96/1,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.32

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