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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.15, 1,520.87 and 604.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.15, 1,520.87 and 604.78 is: 834.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.15 : 1,520.87 = 604.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.15/1,520.87 = 604.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.15x = 1,520.87 × 604.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.15x = 919,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,788.73/1,102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.54

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