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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.46, 1,521.42 and 605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.46, 1,521.42 and 605.12 is: 835.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.46 : 1,521.42 = 605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.46/1,521.42 = 605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.46x = 1,521.42 × 605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.46x = 920,645.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,645.47/1,102.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.09

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