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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.52, 1,522.88 and 606.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.52, 1,522.88 and 606.21 is: 836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.52 : 1,522.88 = 606.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.52/1,522.88 = 606.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.52x = 1,522.88 × 606.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.52x = 923,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,185.08/1,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.58

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