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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.33, 1,612.91 and 611.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.33, 1,612.91 and 611.65 is: 917.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.33 : 1,612.91 = 611.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.33/1,612.91 = 611.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.33x = 1,612.91 × 611.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.33x = 986,539.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,539.95/1,075.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.43

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