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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.58, 1,525.62 and 608.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.58, 1,525.62 and 608.12 is: 839.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.58 : 1,525.62 = 608.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.58/1,525.62 = 608.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.58x = 1,525.62 × 608.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.58x = 927,752.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,752.41/1,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.16

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