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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.84, 1,454.31 and 611.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.84, 1,454.31 and 611.58 is: 843.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.84 : 1,454.31 = 611.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.84/1,454.31 = 611.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.84x = 1,454.31 × 611.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.84x = 889,426.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,426.91/1,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.99

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