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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.72, 1,453.78 and 611.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.72, 1,453.78 and 611.46 is: 843.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.72 : 1,453.78 = 611.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.72/1,453.78 = 611.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.72x = 1,453.78 × 611.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.72x = 888,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,928.32/1,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.61

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