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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.23, 1,522.50 and 605.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.23, 1,522.50 and 605.89 is: 836.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.23 : 1,522.50 = 605.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.23/1,522.50 = 605.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.23x = 1,522.50 × 605.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.23x = 922,467.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,467.53/1,103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.15

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