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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.50, 1,525.55 and 608.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.50, 1,525.55 and 608.09 is: 839.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.50 : 1,525.55 = 608.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.50/1,525.55 = 608.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.50x = 1,525.55 × 608.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.50x = 927,664.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,664.85/1,105.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.14

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