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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.72, 1,453.98 and 611.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.72, 1,453.98 and 611.64 is: 843.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.72 : 1,453.98 = 611.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.72/1,453.98 = 611.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.72x = 1,453.98 × 611.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.72x = 889,312.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,312.33/1,053.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.97

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