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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.84, 1,521.78 and 605.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.84, 1,521.78 and 605.35 is: 835.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.84 : 1,521.78 = 605.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.84/1,521.78 = 605.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.84x = 1,521.78 × 605.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.84x = 921,209.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,209.52/1,102.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.31

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