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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.23, 1,523.87 and 606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.23, 1,523.87 and 606.87 is: 837.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.23 : 1,523.87 = 606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.23/1,523.87 = 606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.23x = 1,523.87 × 606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.23x = 924,787.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,787.95/1,104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.50

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