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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.79, 1,520.42 and 604.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.79, 1,520.42 and 604.42 is: 834.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.79 : 1,520.42 = 604.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.79/1,520.42 = 604.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.79x = 1,520.42 × 604.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.79x = 918,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,965.58/1,101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.07

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