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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.91, 1,523.42 and 606.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.91, 1,523.42 and 606.60 is: 837.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.91 : 1,523.42 = 606.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.91/1,523.42 = 606.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.91x = 1,523.42 × 606.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.91x = 924,099.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,099.82/1,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.11

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