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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106, 1,526.27 and 608.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106, 1,526.27 and 608.63 is: 839.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106 : 1,526.27 = 608.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106/1,526.27 = 608.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106x = 1,526.27 × 608.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106x = 928,933.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,933.71/1,106
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.90

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