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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.47, 1,525.55 and 608.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.47, 1,525.55 and 608.14 is: 839.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.47 : 1,525.55 = 608.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.47/1,525.55 = 608.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.47x = 1,525.55 × 608.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.47x = 927,751.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,751.40/1,105.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.24

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