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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.63, 1,520.24 and 604.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.63, 1,520.24 and 604.29 is: 833.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.63 : 1,520.24 = 604.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.63/1,520.24 = 604.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.63x = 1,520.24 × 604.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.63x = 918,665.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,665.83/1,101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.92

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