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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.56, 1,522.92 and 606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.56, 1,522.92 and 606.24 is: 836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.56 : 1,522.92 = 606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.56/1,522.92 = 606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.56x = 1,522.92 × 606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.56x = 923,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,255.02/1,103.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.62

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