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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.75, 1,520.40 and 604.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.75, 1,520.40 and 604.41 is: 834.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.75 : 1,520.40 = 604.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.75/1,520.40 = 604.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.75x = 1,520.40 × 604.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.75x = 918,944.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,944.96/1,101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.08

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