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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.79, 1,454.15 and 611.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.79, 1,454.15 and 611.73 is: 844.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.79 : 1,454.15 = 611.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.79/1,454.15 = 611.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.79x = 1,454.15 × 611.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.79x = 889,544.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,544.62/1,053.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.14

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