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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.34, 1,519.85 and 603.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.34, 1,519.85 and 603.98 is: 833.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.34 : 1,519.85 = 603.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.34/1,519.85 = 603.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.34x = 1,519.85 × 603.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.34x = 917,959.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,959.00/1,101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.49

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