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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,106.33, 1,526.71 and 608.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,106.33, 1,526.71 and 608.96 is: 840.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,106.33 : 1,526.71 = 608.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,106.33/1,526.71 = 608.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,106.33x = 1,526.71 × 608.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,106.33x = 929,702.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,702.28/1,106.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.35

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