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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.82, 1,523.10 and 606.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.82, 1,523.10 and 606.48 is: 836.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.82 : 1,523.10 = 606.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.82/1,523.10 = 606.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.82x = 1,523.10 × 606.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.82x = 923,729.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,729.69/1,103.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.85

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