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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.46, 1,611.11 and 611.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.46, 1,611.11 and 611.84 is: 916.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.46 : 1,611.11 = 611.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.46/1,611.11 = 611.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.46x = 1,611.11 × 611.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.46x = 985,741.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,741.54/1,075.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.58

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