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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.82, 1,521.72 and 605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.82, 1,521.72 and 605.48 is: 835.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.82 : 1,521.72 = 605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.82/1,521.72 = 605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.82x = 1,521.72 × 605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.82x = 921,363.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,363.42/1,102.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.47

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