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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.98, 1,520.71 and 604.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.98, 1,520.71 and 604.61 is: 834.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.98 : 1,520.71 = 604.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.98/1,520.71 = 604.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.98x = 1,520.71 × 604.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.98x = 919,436.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,436.47/1,101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.35

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