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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.61, 1,520.21 and 604.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.61, 1,520.21 and 604.25 is: 833.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.61 : 1,520.21 = 604.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.61/1,520.21 = 604.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.61x = 1,520.21 × 604.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.61x = 918,586.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,586.89/1,101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.86

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