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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.96, 1,453.02 and 611

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.96, 1,453.02 and 611 is: 843.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.96 : 1,453.02 = 611 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.96/1,453.02 = 611/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.96x = 1,453.02 × 611
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.96x = 887,795.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,795.22/1,052.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.14

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