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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.31, 1,526.61 and 608.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.31, 1,526.61 and 608.97 is: 840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.31 : 1,526.61 = 608.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.31/1,526.61 = 608.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.31x = 1,526.61 × 608.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.31x = 929,667.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,667.70/1,106.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.33

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