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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.40, 1,519.93 and 604.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.40, 1,519.93 and 604.07 is: 833.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.40 : 1,519.93 = 604.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.40/1,519.93 = 604.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.40x = 1,519.93 × 604.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.40x = 918,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,144.12/1,101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.62

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