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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.23, 1,526.59 and 608.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.23, 1,526.59 and 608.86 is: 840.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.23 : 1,526.59 = 608.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.23/1,526.59 = 608.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.23x = 1,526.59 × 608.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.23x = 929,479.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,479.59/1,106.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.22

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