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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.63, 1,521.55 and 605.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.63, 1,521.55 and 605.17 is: 835.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.63 : 1,521.55 = 605.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.63/1,521.55 = 605.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.63x = 1,521.55 × 605.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.63x = 920,796.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,796.41/1,102.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.09

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