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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.65, 1,521.56 and 605.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.65, 1,521.56 and 605.28 is: 835.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.65 : 1,521.56 = 605.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.65/1,521.56 = 605.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.65x = 1,521.56 × 605.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.65x = 920,970.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,970.61/1,102.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.24

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