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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.09, 1,520.88 and 604.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.09, 1,520.88 and 604.71 is: 834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.09 : 1,520.88 = 604.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.09/1,520.88 = 604.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.09x = 1,520.88 × 604.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.09x = 919,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,691.34/1,102.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.50

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