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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.05, 1,611.18 and 561.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.05, 1,611.18 and 561.97 is: 841.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.05 : 1,611.18 = 561.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.05/1,611.18 = 561.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.05x = 1,611.18 × 561.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.05x = 905,434.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,434.82/1,076.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.44

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