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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.70, 1,520.38 and 604.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.70, 1,520.38 and 604.37 is: 834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.70 : 1,520.38 = 604.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.70/1,520.38 = 604.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.70x = 1,520.38 × 604.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.70x = 918,879.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,879.60/1,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.06

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