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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.55, 1,525.63 and 608.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.55, 1,525.63 and 608.18 is: 839.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.55 : 1,525.63 = 608.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.55/1,525.63 = 608.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.55x = 1,525.63 × 608.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.55x = 927,857.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,857.65/1,105.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.27

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