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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.50, 1,522.78 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.50, 1,522.78 and 606.12 is: 836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.50 : 1,522.78 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.50/1,522.78 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.50x = 1,522.78 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.50x = 922,987.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,987.41/1,103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.42

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