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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.42, 1,453.50 and 611.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.42, 1,453.50 and 611.30 is: 843.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.42 : 1,453.50 = 611.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.42/1,453.50 = 611.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.42x = 1,453.50 × 611.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.42x = 888,517.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,517.28/1,053.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.46

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