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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.34, 1,519.83 and 603.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.34, 1,519.83 and 603.97 is: 833.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.34 : 1,519.83 = 603.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.34/1,519.83 = 603.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.34x = 1,519.83 × 603.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.34x = 917,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,931.34/1,101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.47

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