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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.45, 1,521.42 and 605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.45, 1,521.42 and 605.13 is: 835.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.45 : 1,521.42 = 605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.45/1,521.42 = 605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.45x = 1,521.42 × 605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.45x = 920,647.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,647.76/1,102.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.09

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