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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.74, 1,520.41 and 604.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.74, 1,520.41 and 604.39 is: 834.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.74 : 1,520.41 = 604.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.74/1,520.41 = 604.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.74x = 1,520.41 × 604.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.74x = 918,909.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,909.98/1,101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.06

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