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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.42, 1,525.57 and 608.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.42, 1,525.57 and 608.15 is: 839.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.42 : 1,525.57 = 608.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.42/1,525.57 = 608.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.42x = 1,525.57 × 608.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.42x = 927,775.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,775.40/1,105.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.30

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