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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.87, 1,520.61 and 604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.87, 1,520.61 and 604.52 is: 834.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.87 : 1,520.61 = 604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.87/1,520.61 = 604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.87x = 1,520.61 × 604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.87x = 919,239.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,239.16/1,101.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.25

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