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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.42, 1,522.65 and 605.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.42, 1,522.65 and 605.96 is: 836.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.42 : 1,522.65 = 605.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.42/1,522.65 = 605.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.42x = 1,522.65 × 605.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.42x = 922,661.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,661.96/1,103.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.18

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