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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.68, 1,523.10 and 606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.68, 1,523.10 and 606.32 is: 836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.68 : 1,523.10 = 606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.68/1,523.10 = 606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.68x = 1,523.10 × 606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.68x = 923,485.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,485.99/1,103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.73

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