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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.63, 1,520.17 and 604.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.63, 1,520.17 and 604.17 is: 833.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.63 : 1,520.17 = 604.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.63/1,520.17 = 604.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.63x = 1,520.17 × 604.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.63x = 918,441.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,441.11/1,101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.71

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