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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.27, 1,519.76 and 603.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.27, 1,519.76 and 603.96 is: 833.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.27 : 1,519.76 = 603.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.27/1,519.76 = 603.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.27x = 1,519.76 × 603.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.27x = 917,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,870.06/1,101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.46

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