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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.28, 1,453.77 and 611.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.28, 1,453.77 and 611.44 is: 843.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.28 : 1,453.77 = 611.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.28/1,453.77 = 611.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.28x = 1,453.77 × 611.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.28x = 888,893.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,893.13/1,053.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.93

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