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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.71, 1,574.04 and 611.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.71, 1,574.04 and 611.11 is: 916.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.71 : 1,574.04 = 611.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.71/1,574.04 = 611.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.71x = 1,574.04 × 611.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.71x = 961,903.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,903.71/1,049.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.35

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