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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.21, 1,526.60 and 608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.21, 1,526.60 and 608.88 is: 840.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.21 : 1,526.60 = 608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.21/1,526.60 = 608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.21x = 1,526.60 × 608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.21x = 929,513.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,513.16/1,106.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.27

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