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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.11, 1,491.89 and 609.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.11, 1,491.89 and 609.06 is: 840.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.11 : 1,491.89 = 609.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.11/1,491.89 = 609.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.11x = 1,491.89 × 609.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.11x = 908,647.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,647.48/1,081.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.48

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