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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.77, 1,520.42 and 604.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.77, 1,520.42 and 604.43 is: 834.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.77 : 1,520.42 = 604.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.77/1,520.42 = 604.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.77x = 1,520.42 × 604.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.77x = 918,979.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,979.86/1,101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.10

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