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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.21, 1,494.80 and 611.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.21, 1,494.80 and 611.11 is: 843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.21 : 1,494.80 = 611.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.21/1,494.80 = 611.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.21x = 1,494.80 × 611.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.21x = 913,491.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,491.77/1,083.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.32

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