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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.88, 1,520.50 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.88, 1,520.50 and 604.48 is: 834.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.88 : 1,520.50 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.88/1,520.50 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.88x = 1,520.50 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.88x = 919,111.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,111.84/1,101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.13

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