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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.30, 1,453.74 and 611.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.30, 1,453.74 and 611.31 is: 843.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.30 : 1,453.74 = 611.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.30/1,453.74 = 611.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.30x = 1,453.74 × 611.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.30x = 888,685.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,685.80/1,053.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.72

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