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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.74, 1,453.82 and 611.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.74, 1,453.82 and 611.48 is: 843.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.74 : 1,453.82 = 611.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.74/1,453.82 = 611.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.74x = 1,453.82 × 611.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.74x = 888,976.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,976.11/1,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.64

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