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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.99, 1,494.52 and 611.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.99, 1,494.52 and 611.00 is: 843.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.99 : 1,494.52 = 611.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.99/1,494.52 = 611.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.99x = 1,494.52 × 611.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.99x = 913,144.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,144.25/1,082.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.17

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