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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.72, 1,523.17 and 606.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.72, 1,523.17 and 606.39 is: 836.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.72 : 1,523.17 = 606.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.72/1,523.17 = 606.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.72x = 1,523.17 × 606.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.72x = 923,635.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,635.26/1,103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.84

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