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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.53, 1,520.15 and 604.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.53, 1,520.15 and 604.23 is: 833.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.53 : 1,520.15 = 604.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.53/1,520.15 = 604.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.53x = 1,520.15 × 604.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.53x = 918,514.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,514.91/1,101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.85

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