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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.38, 1,453.32 and 611.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.38, 1,453.32 and 611.42 is: 843.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.38 : 1,453.32 = 611.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.38/1,453.32 = 611.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.38x = 1,453.32 × 611.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.38x = 888,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,588.91/1,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.56

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