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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.73, 1,521.79 and 605.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.73, 1,521.79 and 605.37 is: 835.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.73 : 1,521.79 = 605.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.73/1,521.79 = 605.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.73x = 1,521.79 × 605.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.73x = 921,250.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,250.21/1,102.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.43

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