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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.53, 1,522.91 and 606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.53, 1,522.91 and 606.20 is: 836.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.53 : 1,522.91 = 606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.53/1,522.91 = 606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.53x = 1,522.91 × 606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.53x = 923,191.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,191.38/1,103.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.58

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