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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.90, 1,523.34 and 599.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.90, 1,523.34 and 599.73 is: 827.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.90 : 1,523.34 = 599.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.90/1,523.34 = 599.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.90x = 1,523.34 × 599.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.90x = 913,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,592.70/1,103.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.60

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