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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.88, 1,523.37 and 606.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.88, 1,523.37 and 606.51 is: 836.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.88 : 1,523.37 = 606.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.88/1,523.37 = 606.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.88x = 1,523.37 × 606.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.88x = 923,939.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,939.14/1,103.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.99

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