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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.49, 1,525.57 and 608.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.49, 1,525.57 and 608.15 is: 839.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.49 : 1,525.57 = 608.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.49/1,525.57 = 608.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.49x = 1,525.57 × 608.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.49x = 927,779.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,779.97/1,105.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.25

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