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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.60, 1,524.31 and 607.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.60, 1,524.31 and 607.21 is: 837.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.60 : 1,524.31 = 607.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.60/1,524.31 = 607.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.60x = 1,524.31 × 607.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.60x = 925,576.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,576.28/1,104.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.93

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