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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.74, 1,525.94 and 608.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.74, 1,525.94 and 608.38 is: 839.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.74 : 1,525.94 = 608.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.74/1,525.94 = 608.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.74x = 1,525.94 × 608.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.74x = 928,351.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,351.38/1,105.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.57

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