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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.52, 1,521.54 and 605.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.52, 1,521.54 and 605.21 is: 835.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.52 : 1,521.54 = 605.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.52/1,521.54 = 605.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.52x = 1,521.54 × 605.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.52x = 920,843.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,843.62/1,102.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.22

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