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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.64, 1,525.88 and 608.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.64, 1,525.88 and 608.36 is: 839.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.64 : 1,525.88 = 608.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.64/1,525.88 = 608.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.64x = 1,525.88 × 608.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.64x = 928,284.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,284.36/1,105.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.59

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