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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.62, 1,520.27 and 604.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.62, 1,520.27 and 604.28 is: 833.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.62 : 1,520.27 = 604.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.62/1,520.27 = 604.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.62x = 1,520.27 × 604.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.62x = 918,668.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,668.76/1,101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.93

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