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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.12, 1,526.50 and 608.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.12, 1,526.50 and 608.83 is: 840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.12 : 1,526.50 = 608.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.12/1,526.50 = 608.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.12x = 1,526.50 × 608.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.12x = 929,371.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,371.36/1,106.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.21

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