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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.14, 1,520.92 and 604.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.14, 1,520.92 and 604.78 is: 834.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.14 : 1,520.92 = 604.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.14/1,520.92 = 604.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.14x = 1,520.92 × 604.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.14x = 919,822.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,822.00/1,102.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.58

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