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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.35, 1,519.82 and 603.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.35, 1,519.82 and 603.97 is: 833.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.35 : 1,519.82 = 603.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.35/1,519.82 = 603.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.35x = 1,519.82 × 603.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.35x = 917,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 917,931.38/1,101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.46

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