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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.64, 1,520.28 and 604.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.64, 1,520.28 and 604.32 is: 833.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.64 : 1,520.28 = 604.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.64/1,520.28 = 604.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.64x = 1,520.28 × 604.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.64x = 918,735.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,735.61/1,101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.97

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