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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,108.99, 1,530.39 and 604.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,108.99, 1,530.39 and 604.85 is: 834.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,108.99 : 1,530.39 = 604.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,108.99/1,530.39 = 604.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,108.99x = 1,530.39 × 604.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,108.99x = 925,649.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,649.54/1,108.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.68

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