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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.98, 1,522.13 and 605.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.98, 1,522.13 and 605.63 is: 835.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.98 : 1,522.13 = 605.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.98/1,522.13 = 605.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.98x = 1,522.13 × 605.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.98x = 921,841.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,841.50/1,102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.78

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