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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.62, 1,521.57 and 605.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.62, 1,521.57 and 605.26 is: 835.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.62 : 1,521.57 = 605.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.62/1,521.57 = 605.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.62x = 1,521.57 × 605.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.62x = 920,934.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,934.82/1,102.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.22

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